Comrade ’Yinka Folarin, National President of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has rejected his purported appointment as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun State Campaign Committee ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Folarin, who disclosed this in a letter dated September 15, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the APC in Ogun State, said his name and telephone number were listed under the Trade Union–Civil Society Affairs Committee of the campaign structure.

He said although he appreciated the confidence reposed in him and recognised the importance of engaging civil society and other stakeholders in the electoral process, he was neither a member of the APC nor any other political party.

According to him, he had deliberately maintained a non-partisan and independent position throughout his public advocacy, adding that his responsibilities as National President of CDHR required strict independence, neutrality and non-partisanship.

Folarin, who also serves as Chairman of the Ogun 2027 Conversation, said the platform was established by a network of civil society and media organisations in the state to promote constructive engagement with political parties, candidates, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, the media and other stakeholders on the 2027 elections.

He explained that his inclusion in a partisan campaign structure could create a perception inconsistent with the responsibilities and independence of the platforms he represents.

Consequently, Folarin requested the APC leadership to withdraw his name and contact details from the committee list and any related campaign materials or publications.

He, however, said he believed his inclusion might have been made in error, stressing that his decision should not be interpreted as a rejection of engagement with the APC or any other political party.

Folarin reaffirmed his commitment to constructive, issue-based and non-partisan engagement with all political actors in the interest of democracy, human rights and good governance in Ogun State.