Some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State have petitioned the social gathering’s Governorship Screening Committee, urging it to disqualify an aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, from the forthcoming primaries.
Addressing newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, Mr. Jogunola Joel Tolani of Ayetoro Ward 2, Ido/Osi Native Authorities, and Mr. Alake Busuyi of Aisegba Ward 8, Aiyekire/Gbonyi Native Authorities and Mr Tayo Ogunlusi from Irepodun, mentioned they had been talking on behalf of over 50 involved social gathering members who collectively signed and endorsed the petition.
The petitioners alleged that Ojo’s nomination kind contained a number of irregularities, based on a evaluate by their legal professionals.
Out of the 122 names listed as nominators, 68 weren’t legitimate APC members in Ekiti State. Solely 54 legitimate nominators had been confirmed, falling in need of the required 80, the petition mentioned.
Based on them, Ojo failed to satisfy the obligatory unfold of at the very least 5 nominators from every native authorities, as stipulated within the social gathering’s tips.
Regardless of the alleged lapses, they mentioned Ojo declared full compliance, which they described as “deceitful” and deceptive.
Tolani and Busuyi burdened that such actions undermine APC’s values of honesty, transparency and integrity.
They referred to as on the Screening Committee to uphold the social gathering’s structure and tips by making certain that solely aspirants who meet all necessities are cleared.
“The integrity of our social gathering’s choice course of should not be compromised. We belief the Screening Committee to reveal braveness and equity in its determination,” they mentioned.
The petitioners additional urged APC members and the general public to stay vigilant to be able to forestall any breach of social gathering guidelines forward of the 2025 governorship main.
Reacting to the petition, Alhaji Deji Ayelabowo described the petitioners as jesters and determined individuals, including that no person can cease Kayode Ojo from contesting the Ekiti 2026 governorship election.
Ayelabowo additional famous that “no person can undo what God has carried out”.
