Confusion as result of APC primary elections yet to be released officially in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

Confusion has enveloped the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State chapter following conflicting results that were been displayed on social media.

The conflicting results in the social were apportioning victories and defeats to different aspirants.

While some supporters have been congratulating their aspirants on their victories in the exercise based on the social media results, others have been alleging rigging and manipulation in the exercise.

As at Sunday evening, official results of the State Assembly primary held on Thursday were yet to be released.

Also, results of the House of Representatives primary held on Friday were still being expected even as elections to pick senatorial candidates were held.

The non-release of the results has brought about bickering on social media by supporters of aspirants, especially those who were allegedly defeated in the contest.

Some aspirants have taken to their social media handles to announce themselves winners and also posted unofficial results to back their claims.

The state had opted for direct primary which enabled all party members holding valid membership cards to vote for the aspirants of their choice at the collation centres of the 332 wards in the state.