The All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced that it’ll undertake the consensus mode for its 2026 governorship primaries in Ekiti State, following the disqualification of Chief Kayode Ojo.
Based on an announcement by APC Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the choice comes after one of many two cleared aspirants, Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, voluntarily withdrew from the competition.
In her letter to the social gathering, Mrs. Omolayo endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji because the consensus candidate and expressed assist for any nomination association consistent with the Electoral Act 2022 and the APC Structure.
“The change from the sooner indicated direct main to consensus mode of main was necessitated by the voluntary withdrawal of Mrs. Omolayo. Her resolution to endorse Governor Oyebanji displays her dedication to social gathering unity and progress,” the assertion stated.
The social gathering confirmed that the mandatory communication had been despatched to the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) through a letter dated October 13, 2025. Having met the necessities beneath Sections 84(9) and (11) of the Electoral Act 2022, the APC outlined the timetable for the nomination course of as follows: Delegate Congress: Saturday, twenty fifth October 2025, Delegate Congress Appeal: Sunday, twenty sixth October 2025, Particular Nomination Congress to Ratify Consensus Candidate: Monday, twenty seventh October 2025.
The social gathering additionally counseled Mrs. Omolayo for her sportsmanship and urged all members, leaders, and stakeholders in Ekiti State to unite and work towards APC’s victory within the June 2026 governorship election.
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