Osun APC House of Reps aspirant dumps party for Accord

By Elizabeth Babawale

A House of Representatives aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ife federal constituency, Hon. Kunle Ayoola, on Monday dumped the party and joined the Accord Party.

Ayoola, a respected politician and one of the leading aspirants for the APC ticket in Ife Federal Constituency, was widely regarded as a formidable force within the APC before the party’s primary election, where the ticket was eventually secured by Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro.

However, Ayoola’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the APC chairman in Ilode ward 1, Ife East local government area, dated June 12, 2026

He said he severed his relationship with the APC as he could no longer continue his association because of the persistent concerns regarding its leadership, internal democracy, transparency, and treatment of members.

The letter read in part, “Over the years, I have become increasingly disappointed by what I perceive as lack of good leadership, the prevalence of dictatorial tendencies, inadequate consultation, and absence of proper dialogue on important party matters. “Decisions are often taken without meaningful engagement with members, creating an environment that discourages participation and constructive contributions.

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“I am also deeply concerned about issues of corruption, favouritism, and lack of accountability within the party. These practices have weakened my confidence in the party’s commitment to fairness, justice, and democratic principles.

“On a personal level, I feel particularly aggrieved by the disrespect and unfair treatment I received during the party’s primary election when I contested for the Ife Federal House of Representatives seat.

“Despite my commitment, loyalty, and contributions to the party, I was subjected to actions and decisions that I believe were unjust, disrespectful, and inconsistent with the principles of fairness and internal democracy that a political party should uphold. The manner in which the process was conducted left me feeling marginalised and undervalued.”