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Ex-Tinubu aide denies breaking rules in APC primary win

Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “re

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 15 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
Former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Ibrahim Olarewaju, has dismissed claims that he failed to resign his appointment before contesting for the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II seat in May. Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “reward for years of grassroots engagement, accessibility and unwavering commitment to the people through a transparent and democratic process conducted in accordance with APC rules.

” A statement by Moses Owoyemi, on behalf of the media team and made available in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, stated that the former lawmaker “fully complied with all constitutional, legal and party requirements before participating in the primary election. ” Owoyemi said, “His (Olarewaju’s) resignation as SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters took effect on March 31, 2026, in compliance with the directive issued to political appointees seeking elective office.

It is incorrect and misleading to suggest that Olarewaju’s participation in the primary election violated any provision of the law. Allegations, no matter how loudly repeated, do not amount to evidence.

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Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “re Former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Ibrahim Olarewaju, has dismissed claims that he failed to resign his appointment before contesting for the All...

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  • Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “re Former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Ibrahim Olarewaju, has dismissed claims that he failed to resign his appointment before contesting for the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Ekiti North Federal Constituency II seat in May.
  • Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “reward for years of grassroots engagement, accessibility and unwavering commitment to the people through a transparent and democratic process conducted in accordance with APC rules.” A statement by Moses Owoyemi, on behalf of the media team and made available in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, stated that the former lawmaker “fully complied with all constitutional, legal and party requirements before participating in the primary election.
  • ” Owoyemi said, “His (Olarewaju’s) resignation as SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters took effect on March 31, 2026, in compliance with the directive issued to political appointees seeking elective office.It is incorrect and misleading to suggest that Olarewaju’s participation in the primary election violated any provision of the law.
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Olarewaju’s Media Office also said the former member of the House of Representatives emerged victorious in the APC primary election for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as a “re Former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Ibrahim Olarewaju, has dismissed claims that he failed to resign his appointment before contesting for the All...

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July 1, 2026

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