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How Obayangban’s loyalty to Aiyedatiwa secured Daramola APC ticket in Ondo Reps primaries

The recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency appears, on the surface, to be a decisive victory for Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola (DOD), with official results showing him sweeping the wards with 6,547 votes, significantly outpacing the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Jimi Odimayo. However, a closer examination of the political landscape reveals a different narrative entirely.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 18 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
The recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency appears, on the surface, to be a decisive victory for Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola (DOD), with official results showing him sweeping the wards with 6,547 votes, significantly outpacing the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Jimi Odimayo. However, a closer examination of the political landscape reveals a different narrative entirely.

Multiple party insiders, grassroots coordinators, and strategic analysts confirm that Daramola’s victory was not achieved in isolation. Instead, it was orchestrated through a quiet, sacrificial directive that originated from the highest office in the state: Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.

At the heart of this political manoeuvring is Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban, popularly known as “OC General. ” His decision to yield his considerable political influence ultimately sealed the incumbent’s defeat.

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The recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency appears, on the surface, to be a decisive victory for Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola (DOD), with official results showing him sweeping the wards with 6,547 votes, significantly outpacing the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Jimi Odimayo. However, a closer examination of the political landscape reveals a different narrative...

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  • The recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency appears, on the surface, to be a decisive victory for Dr.
  • Olumuyiwa Daramola (DOD), with official results showing him sweeping the wards with 6,547 votes, significantly outpacing the incumbent lawmaker, Hon.
  • However, a closer examination of the political landscape reveals a different narrative entirely.
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The recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency appears, on the surface, to be a decisive victory for Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola (DOD), with official results showing him sweeping the wards with 6,547 votes, significantly outpacing the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Jimi Odimayo. However, a closer examination of the political landscape reveals a different narrative...

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Glow 99.1 FM published this story with Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer listed as author.

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May 20, 2026

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