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APC adopts consensus in Ekiti governorship primary

The All Progressives Congress has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its forthcoming governorship primary in Ekiti.

• October 15, 2025
Ekiti State Governor; Gov Biodun Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor; Gov Biodun Oyebanji Photo Credit; Leadership News

The All Progressives Congress has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode for the conduct of its forthcoming governorship primary in Ekiti.

Felix Morka, the party’s spokesman, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday. He said the change from the direct to consensus primary was necessitated by the voluntary withdrawal of one of the two cleared aspirants, Atinuke Omolayo.

Ms Omolayo conveyed her decision to withdraw from the contest and endorse Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a consensus candidate in a letter to the party’s leadership.

She also expressed her support for any arrangement adopted by the party’s leadership in nominating its candidate in accordance with the 2022 Electoral Act and its Constitution. Her decision has been duly transmitted by the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Mr Morka said that, having satisfied the requirements stipulated under Sections 84(9) and (11) of the Electoral Act 2022, for the consensus mode of primary election, the party’s delegate congress would hold on Saturday.

He added that the Delegate Congress Appeal would be held on October 26, while the special nomination congress to ratify the consensus candidate would be held on October 27.

The APC spokesman commended Ms Omolayo for her spirit of sportsmanship and commitment to party unity and progress.

He urged all leaders, members, and stakeholders of the party in Ekiti to stand united and work assiduously for its victory in the June 2026 governorship election.

(NAN)

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