Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Senator Iyiola Omisore, a former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Osun State, has publicly denied filing any lawsuit against his party. He rejected a widely circulated document claiming he had instituted a court case against the APC. The document, identified as FHC/OS/CS/261/2025 – Senator Iyiola Omisore v. APC & ANR, has been shared on social media and reported in some outlets as evidence of a legal challenge related to the party’s internal processes, particularly the Osun State governorship primary. Omisore labelled the document a forgery and said it is politically motivated, intended to mislead the public and create tension within the party.
In a statement and social media posts addressing the matter, Omisore said that the court document contains inconsistencies, including questionable dates and references that do not align with the timeline of the APC’s internal activities. He noted that at the time the alleged case was filed in 2025, the APC had not conducted its gubernatorial screening or primary process that would have provided any basis for such a lawsuit. According to Omisore, this inconsistency further demonstrates that the document is not authentic and should not be treated as a genuine legal filing.
Omisore’s denial comes against the backdrop of the 2026 governorship race in Osun State, where his relationship with the APC has been strained following his disqualification from the party’s primary held in December 2025. Official screening outcomes showed that Omisore and six other aspirants were excluded for failing to meet internal party sponsorship requirements, a decision that sparked criticism and internal debates. Omisore publicly rejected the disqualification as unfair and politically influenced but indicated he would pursue internal party appeals rather than escalate the matter to the courts, making the idea of a separate lawsuit against the APC implausible.
The alleged suit had been interpreted by some observers as an attempt to challenge the APC’s nomination of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji as its consensus governorship candidate for the August 2026 election. Initial reports suggested the case was listed before the Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, but concrete details about the contents and claims of the filing were not available. Party officials reportedly denied being informed of any such action by Omisore or his team.
Omisore explicitly rejected any connection to the court entry, urging APC members, supporters, and the wider public not to be misled by the fabricated and politically driven document. He suggested that the narrative behind the forged document may have been seeded by political rivals and other parties, including the Accord Party and Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, as part of efforts to influence public perceptions and internal party politics. Omisore called on those spreading the document to cease their activities, warning that such falsehoods could deepen divisions during a sensitive political period.
Political analysts note that misinformation and unauthorised legal claims are increasingly common in Nigeria’s electoral landscape, with forged documents and misleading social media posts circulating rapidly before official clarification. Omisore’s swift response aims to clarify his position, maintain his political standing, and prevent further confusion within the APC at a time when party unity is critical ahead of elections.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions within the APC in Osun State. Disqualification of key aspirants and disagreements over candidate selection have strained relations among party factions, leading to appeals and public criticism. Omisore, a veteran politician with deep roots in Osun politics, has been navigating these challenges while seeking to maintain influence within the party. His emphatic rejection of the purported lawsuit reinforces that any disputes he may have, including over the screening process, should be resolved internally or through appropriate party mechanisms rather than through unverified legal filings.
For now, Omisore’s clear denial aims to put the matter to rest and reaffirm that he has not sued the APC, but questions remain about the origin and impact of the forged document circulating in political and media circles.
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