POLITICS
APC Reps aspirant Kunle Ayoola defects to Accord Party
A former House of Representatives aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ife Federal Constituency, Hon. Kunle Ayoola, has resigned from the party and defected to the Accord Party.
Ayoola, who was considered one of the prominent contenders for the APC ticket ahead of the party’s primary election, had contested for the Ife Federal Constituency seat before the ticket was eventually won by Hon. Taofeek Ajilesoro.
His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated June 12, 2026, and addressed to the APC chairman of Ilode Ward 1 in Ife East Local Government Area.
In the letter, Ayoola explained that he decided to end his membership of the APC due to what he described as ongoing concerns over the party’s leadership style, internal democracy, transparency and treatment of members.
According to him, he had become increasingly dissatisfied with the direction of the party over the years.
“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,” the letter partly read.
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The politician also raised concerns over alleged corruption, favouritism and lack of accountability within the party, stating that such practices had diminished his confidence in the APC’s commitment to fairness and democratic values.
“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,” he stated.
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Ayoola further expressed displeasure over his experience during the APC primary election for the Ife Federal House of Representatives seat, alleging that he was treated unfairly despite his loyalty and contributions to the party.
“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,” Ayoola added.
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