In anticipation of the Ondo State Gubernatorial Election scheduled for November 16, 2024, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a significant step forward with the release of the Vetting Committee’s report on aspirants seeking the party’s nomination.
The Vetting Committee, chaired by Professor Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana, National Legal Adviser of the APC, meticulously reviewed the nomination forms and supporting credentials of sixteen aspirants vying for the party’s ticket.
Following a thorough examination of documents, including educational qualifications, party membership records, and INEC voter cards, the committee cleared all aspirants to participate in the screening exercises.
However, certain aspirants were requested to provide additional documentation to the Screening Committee before final clearance. These requirements include APC membership cards, certificates of indigeneship, and birth certificates, ensuring compliance with the party’s eligibility criteria.
See full report below:
12th April, 2024.
The Chairman,
Ondo State Primary Elections Screening Committee,
All Progressives Congress,
No. 40, Blantyre Street,
Wuse II-Abuja.
Ondo State 2024 Gubernatorial Primary Election
Report of the Vetting Committee of Aspirants
Introduction:
As part of preparation for the Ondo State Gubernatorial Election scheduled to be held on Saturday, 16 November 2024, and pursuant to the power of the National Legal Adviser to vet and certify certificates and credentials of all Aspirants contesting for election in the party, and the Guideline for the Conduct of Ondo State Primary Elections 2024,a Vetting Committee was also constituted to work with me to review and verify the Nomination Forms and supporting credentials submitted by the sixteen (16) aspirants seeking the nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The aspirants who bought and submitted forms are
Adewale Akinterinwa Olumuyiwa
Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke
Francis Adeoayo Faduyile
Garvey Oladiran Iyantan
Ifeoluwa Olusola Oyedele
Jimoh Ibrahim
Folorunsho
John Odimayo Okunjimi
Mayo Samuel Akinfolarin
Morayo Lebi
Olamide Felix Ohunyeye
Olugbenga Omogbemi Edema
Olusoji Adewale Ehinlanwo
Olusola Alex Oke
Omogoroye Folakemi Judith
Orimisan Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Waheed-Adekojo Funmilayo Mary
The committee, composed of members with a background in law, election management and party administration, conducted a thorough and transparent vetting process in line with the party’s guidelines and principles of fairness.
Methodology:
The vetting process commenced with the review of nomination forms by the aspirants, accompanied by relevant supporting documents including educational certificates, party membership record, copies of INEC Voter Card and other relevant credentials.
The committee meticulously reviewed each submission, verifying the authenticity of documents and ensuring compliance with the party’s eligibility criteria as followings
Review of Nomination Form: To ascertain that all required details were supplied.
Educational Qualifications:
The committee verified the educational qualifications of aspirants, ensuring they meet the minimum requirements stipulated by the party.
Party Membership Card:
Membership records were cross-checked with the party’s database to confirm aspirants’ active and continuous membership.
INEC Voters Card: Proof of registration with INEC and eligibility to vote and be voted for.
Birth Certificate: Proof that the aspirant is an Indigene of Ondo State.
Findings:
The findings of the committee are as follows.
SN
Name of Aspirant
Completed Nomination Form
Party Membership
Birth Certificate
INEC Voter Card
Edeucation Qualification
Indigeneship Certificate
Remark
1 Adewale Akinterinwa Olumuyiwa
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached.
Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
NO
Aspirant should be informed to present APC Membership Card and Certificate of Indigeneship before Screening Committee
2.Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
3.Francis Adeoayo Faduyile
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
No
Aspirant should be informed to present Certificate of Indigeneship before Screening Committee
4 Garvey Oladiran Iyantan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
5 Ifeoluwa Olusola Oyedele
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
6 Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunsho
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
7 John Odimayo Okunjimi
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
No
All required documents supplied.
8 Mayo Samuel Akinfolarin
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
9 Morayo Lebi
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
10 Olamide Felix Ohunyeye
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other addition acedemic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
11 Olugbenga Omogbemi Edema
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
12 Olusoji Adewale Ehinlanwo
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
No
Aspirant should be informed to present Certificate of Indigeneship before Screening Committee
13 Olusola Alex Oke
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
No
Aspirant should be informed to present Certificate of Indigeneship and Birth Certificate before Screening Committee
14 Omogoroye Folakemi Judith
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
No
Aspirant should be informed to present Certificate of Indigeneship before Screening Committee
15 Orimisan Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
All required documents supplied.
16 Waheed-Adekojo Funmilayo Mary
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Minimum School certificate attached. Other academic and professional qualifications submitted.
Yes
Aspirant should be informed to present Birth Certificate before Screening Committee
Petition:
The Committee received a petition from Gbenga Omogbemi Edema, one of the Aspirants, alleging certificate forgery against Gov. Orimisan Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Copy attached as Annexure A).
The Committee decided to verify the School Certificate allegedly forged by checking online from the website of the West Africa Examination Council (the WAEC Scratch Card attached as Annexure B).
The Committee found no credible evidence to substantiate the allegation of certificate forgery against Orimisan Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The committee verified Gov. Aiyedatiwa‘s WAEC Result and confirmed it is genuine and in compliance with the party’s guidelines (the Result is attached as Annexure C).
The Committee also detailed one member to travel to Ikosi High School, Iketu, Lagos for a thorough investigation and to obtain a written Confirmation from the School which is signed by the Principal (the letter of Confirmation is attached as Annexure D).
The Committee therefore urge all aspirants to desist from making unfounded allegations that could undermine the credibility of the party primaries.
Recommendations:
Based on the findings of the vetting process, the committee recommends the following:
All aspirants are cleared to participate in the Screening Exercises.
The following aspirant must present the originals (for sighting) and copies of the following documents before the Screening Committee:
Adewale Akinterinwa Olumuyiwa:
APC Membership Card and Certificate of Indigeneship.
Francis Adeoayo Faduyile:
Certificate of Indigeneship.
Olusoji Adewale Ehinlanwo:
Certificate of Indigeneship.
Olusola Alex Oke:
Certificate of Indigeneship and Birth Certificate.
Omogoroye Folakemi Judith:
Certificate of Indigeneship.
Waheed-Adekojo Funmilayo Mary:
Birth Certificate.
Conclusion:
The Vetting Committee is confident that the vetting process has been conducted with integrity and transparency.
The Committee’s recommendations are aimed at ensuring that only qualified and credible aspirants are presented for the party primaries, in line with the party’s commitment to internal democracy and good governance.
Professor Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana Life Bencher, Notary Public
National Legal Adviser,
Chairman.
