The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has moved to contain rising discontent over its recently concluded House of Representatives primaries, announcing a formal window for aspirants to challenge the outcome.
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In a notice issued on Sunday, the party said a National Assembly Primary Appeal Committee has been set up and will begin receiving petitions from aggrieved aspirants on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the APC state secretariat in Owerri.
According to the statement signed by committee Chairman, Tuoyo Omatstuli and secretary, Godwin Anaughe, aspirants who feel shortchanged in Saturday’s primaries are expected to submit their complaints between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The committee insisted that all petitions must be filed within the stipulated timeframe, warning that late submissions will not be entertained.
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“The committee hereby invites aspirants in the said primary elections to submit petitions/complaints from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the APC State Secretariat, 47 Okigwe Road, Owerri,” the statement read.
It added that petitioners are also expected to appear before the panel to defend their claims.
The appeal committee said it has been mandated to review grievances arising from the House of Representatives primaries conducted on Saturday, May 16, across the state.
While the APC maintains the process is aimed at ensuring internal fairness, the hurried timeline and tight submission window are already expected to trigger further complaints from aspirants who believe the exercise was flawed.
The committee can be reached during sitting hours via 0703 205 4046.
