Politics
Orekoya defeats rivals, secures APC ticket in Somolu
The lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency 01 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Biodun Orekoya, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming election after winning the party’s primary election held on Wednesday in Somolu.
Orekoya secured the party’s ticket after defeating two other aspirants, Mr. Omogbolahan Bagostowe and Mr. Nuru Aderemi Ogbara, in the keenly contested APC primary.
The victory reaffirmed Orekoya’s dominance in the constituency and strengthened his bid to retain his seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Party members and supporters who gathered at the venue of the exercise hailed the outcome, describing it as a reflection of confidence in the lawmaker’s representation of Somolu Constituency 01.
With the victory, Orekoya is expected to lead the APC into the next election in the constituency as the party seeks to maintain its political hold in the area.
According to the report made available to our reporter, the large number of constituents — both old and young — that came out massively from all wards across the Constituency clearly showed the deep love, acceptance, and confidence the people have in Hon. Orekoya due to his remarkable performance as a first-term lawmaker. His impactful projects, youth empowerment initiatives, and quality representation have truly distinguished him.
‘’It was beyond an ordinary political gathering; it was a strong reflection of the people’s happiness and satisfaction with his leadership. The crowd was simply overwhelming, the energy was unmatched, and the support was visible for all to see’’ It was stated.
A group, the Imo First Group (IFG) has described the purported Magistrate court order to arrest Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged criminal conspiracy and forgery, as a ruse and fake news
The group stated this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
IFG challenged those peddling the fake news to make the court order public.
The statement reads ” The fabricated and concocted story was first posted on social media by Hon. Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, a media aide to Governor Hope Uzodimma, before it was picked up by other media outfits, including Arise TV.
According to the statement, those behind the report claimed that a Senior Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja issued a Bench Warrant dated September 9, 2026, following a petition written by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo State, Barr. Chukwuemeka Ibejiako, to the Police and DSS on October 8, 2026, over alleged presentation of fake APC primary results.
The Group debunked the existence of any such order.
“We want to state categorically and unequivocally that no jSenior Magistrate ordered or issued any bench warrant for the arrest of Araraume”
IFG however challenged anyone in possession of the purported court order to publish it.
“If you claim to have a court order present same for the public to see,
“This fabricated bench warrant contain in the report is filled with inconsistencies, the bench warrant was dated September 9, 2026, while the REC’s petition that supposedly triggered it was dated October 8, 2026, with case number CR/M/084/2026.
The statement further stated that the purveyors and harbinger of the fake news tried to trick the magistrate via exparte order but was rebuked
“The magistrate bluntly refused to grant their exparte and threatened to arrest them, yet they carried their falsehood about. What’s the problem of occupants of office that never won free and fair elections and tried to destroy reputable Imo sons that have won elections. We challenge anyone in this macabre surugede dance to show the court order or warrant of arrest. It’s preposterous to blackmail decent Imo sons on the altar of dirty politics.”
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