Some aspirants seeking the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the House of Representatives seat in the Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State are under scrutiny over alleged dual political party membership ahead of the next general elections.
The development has generated reactions among party stakeholders and supporters, with allegations that some aspirants may have registered with other political parties while still pursuing the APC ticket.
Sources familiar with the matter alleged that documents purportedly indicating membership of rival political parties by some of the aspirants have surfaced.
Those mentioned in the allegations include Hon. Akande Tiwalola Tolulope and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Samson Olusunbo Olugbemi.
According to the claims, Olugbemi was alleged to have registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while another aspirant, Hon. Sadipe, was said to have secured membership of the Accord Party as an alternative platform ahead of APC screening and primaries.
The allegations have reportedly raised concerns among APC members over issues of loyalty, party discipline, and adherence to the party’s constitution.
Political observers note that dual party membership is prohibited under the APC constitution, which bars members from belonging to more than one political party while retaining membership of the party.
The development also comes amid ongoing legislative efforts in the National Assembly aimed at tightening regulations on multiple party affiliations in Nigeria’s political system.
At a plenary session in March 2026, the House of Representatives reportedly passed an amendment to Section 77 of the Electoral Act, introducing new subsections 8, 9, and 10 to strengthen restrictions against dual party membership.
Under the proposed provisions, individuals found to have registered with more than one political party risk having such memberships declared void, thereby losing valid membership status in any political organisation until their records are regularised in line with the law and party constitutions.
The amendment further proposes sanctions for offenders, including disqualification from elections, suspension of party membership rights, fines, and possible imprisonment.
As of the time of filing this report, the aspirants named in the allegations had not responded to the claims.
