The Ondo State Government has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the forthcoming party primaries scheduled for May 15, 18, and 20, 2026, for the House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and Senate, respectively.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, the government said the primaries represent another important democratic process for the ruling party and urged all aspirants, party leaders, and supporters to ensure that the exercise remains hitch-free, transparent, and devoid of violence or rancour before, during, and after the polls.

Ajanaku affirmed that Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa is committed to maintaining orderliness throughout the exercise in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He emphasised the need for the state to continue to serve as a model of political maturity and democratic excellence through the conduct of party members.

According to him, the state government is fully aligned with the directive of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC that direct primaries should be adopted in situations where there is no agreed consensus candidate.

It added that the Ondo State chapter of the party remains committed to abiding by the guidelines and internal democratic principles laid down by the national leadership of the APC.

The government further described the primaries as a major boost to the party’s preparation for future electoral victories, particularly the re-election bid of President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

It noted that unity, discipline, and peaceful coexistence among party members would further strengthen the APC as one political family working towards a common goal.

The government, therefore, appealed to all stakeholders to place the interest of the party and the state above personal ambition, while urging security agencies, electoral officials, and party faithful to cooperate fully in ensuring a successful and credible exercise across Ondo State.