Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa denies allegations that he sponsors candidates to run on opposition platforms for the 2027 elections. The claims follow changes to the APC’s candidate slate, including substitutions of his preferred National Assembly candidates by the national party leadership.
Aiyedatiwa says he has not asked any candidate to contest under another party and portrays the situation as an internal APC decision rather than evidence of anti-party conduct. He rejects suggestions of disloyalty and emphasizes that he remains committed to the party’s direction.
Both outlets frame the issue around Aiyedatiwa’s response to the APC candidate substitutions and the allegations that he may be undermining the party. While the wording differs, the core points are consistent: the governor refutes anti-party accusations, denies involvement in supporting opposition candidates, and points to his continued focus on election-related mobilization.
