The All Progressives Congress has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, seeking the investigation, arrest and prosecution of Ogun State governorship aspirant Abayomi Hunye for allegedly presenting himself as the party’s candidate for the January 2027 governorship election.
The petition, dated August 24, 2026, was submitted to the Force Headquarters in Abuja and signed by the APC’s Director of Administration, Ayoola Olajolo.
It marks a further escalation of the dispute over the party’s Ogun State governorship ticket after the APC publicly disowned Hunye and reaffirmed Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its candidate.
The party identified Kudirat Balogun as Adeola’s running mate.
In the petition, the APC accused Hunye of false representation, alleged impersonation and conduct capable of causing a breach of public peace. It also alleged that his actions violated provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
“The subject has notoriously and unlawfully taken to the public domain, including print and social media, parading himself as the governorship candidate of our party for the forthcoming January 2027 election,” the petition stated.
“I wish to state unequivocally that this claim is false, fraudulent, and a deliberate act of impersonation designed to mislead the public and destabilise the peace of Ogun State.”
The APC maintained that Hunye lacked the authority to represent the party because he was suspended on April 7, 2026, following a petition reportedly initiated by the executive committee of Tube Ward in Ipokia Local Government Area.
According to the party, the suspension was ratified at the local government level and by the Ogun State Working Committee before it was communicated to the party’s national headquarters.
The APC said Hunye was accused of engaging in anti-party activities, dealings allegedly injurious to the party’s image and interests, and deliberate actions capable of causing disaffection and division among members.
The party said it attached certified copies of the suspension letter and documents relating to its ratification to the police petition.
Its national leadership had earlier reiterated on August 24 that Hunye remained suspended and consequently lacked the authority to represent the party or claim its governorship ticket.
The APC further based its position on the governorship contest on the completion of its primary election and the submission of its candidates’ particulars to the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The party said Adeola’s particulars and those of his running mate were submitted to INEC on August 7, 2026, with the electoral commission issuing acknowledgement slips.
The party said Adeola’s particulars and those of his running mate were submitted to INEC on August 7, 2026, with the electoral commission issuing acknowledgement slips.
It argued that Hunye’s continued claim to the ticket could mislead voters, party members and other members of the public about the identity of its candidate.
The party’s national leadership had previously described Hunye as an “impostor” and warned individuals and organisations against conducting political transactions with him in relation to the governorship ticket.
In its petition, the APC asked the IGP to direct the appropriate police authorities to invite Hunye for questioning over the alleged offences.
“In view of the foregoing, I most respectfully pray that you use your good office to direct the immediate intervention of the Nigeria Police Force to invite Mr Abayomi Hunye for immediate questioning regarding the aforementioned infringements and probable commission of offences against Nigerian laws,” the party said.
It also requested that, following an investigation, Hunye be prosecuted for alleged impersonation, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace and violations of the Electoral Act 2026.