The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly disqualified Nigerian lawmaker Wole Oke from contesting for another term in the National Assembly, effectively ending his ambition to return for a seventh term after more than two decades in office.
Wole Oke, who has served as a federal lawmaker for 24 years, was hoping to continue his long-standing career in the House of Representatives. However, recent party decisions have stopped his bid, meaning he will not be on the ballot under the APC platform for the next election cycle.
The development marks a significant turning point in his political journey, as he has been one of the longer-serving members of Nigeria’s federal legislature. His exit from the race is expected to reshape political dynamics in his constituency, where he has maintained influence over several election cycles.
Party officials have not provided detailed public explanations for the decision, but it signals a broader tightening of candidate selection within the party ahead of upcoming elections.