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Tinubu’s daughter threatens protest over Lagos APC primaries

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  • Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, threatened to protest alleged irregularities in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress primaries.
  • She claimed the results for several constituencies were skewed in favor of a specific party bloc, urging national and state leaders to investigate before final ratification.
  • Tinubu-Ojo warned that unresolved grievances could destabilize the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has threatened a protest over the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Lagos State. She alleges the process was manipulated to favor the party's Justice Forum bloc, particularly in the Mushin Federal Constituency 2, Agege Constituency 2, and Ojokoro constituencies.

We are ready to protest because of Seye Oladejo of Mushin Federal Constituency 02, Mutiu Olaide Oladeebo of Agege 2 constituency, Olotu Ojo of Ojokoro constituency, because we know they won this election. Their mandate should not be given to somebody else.

— Folashade Tinubu-OjoExplaining her readiness to protest the primary results.

Tinubu-Ojo voiced her concerns during a meeting with market leaders, stating that the published results by the Lagos APC did not reflect the true outcomes. She specifically cited the alleged victories of Seye Oladejo in Mushin Constituency 2, Mutiu Olaide Oladeebo in Agege 2, and Olotu Ojo in Ojokoro, insisting their mandates were altered.

We have to cry out now. Let APC cancel Justice and Mandate Forums. We are one family. We are for APC. Now, they are using Justice Forum and Mandate because our candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, belongs to the Justice Forum.

— Folashade Tinubu-OjoExpressing frustration over factional politics within the APC.

She urged APC leaders at both state and national levels to urgently investigate the disputed primaries before the results are finalized. Tinubu-Ojo warned that failing to address these grievances could deepen internal tensions within the ruling party and undermine its unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. She expressed frustration with factional manipulation, particularly between the Justice Forum and Mandate Group, noting that party members were aligning with the Justice Forum due to its perceived connection to the incoming governor.

Everyone is now joining the Justice Forum because they believe that is where the incoming governor belongs. Are we not Lagosians? We are all APC.

— Folashade Tinubu-OjoHighlighting perceived political maneuvering based on the incoming governor's affiliation.

"We have to cry out now. Let APC cancel Justice and Mandate Forums. We are one family. We are for APC. Now, they are using Justice Forum and Mandate because our candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, belongs to the Justice Forum," she stated. Tinubu-Ojo emphasized the need for inclusivity, stating that a leader must govern all party members, not just their allies, and that everyone must be carried along.

If you are a leader, you are leading both your friends and foes. Everyone must be carried along.

— Folashade Tinubu-OjoAdvocating for inclusive leadership within the party.
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