From Cyril Mbah, Abuja
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode of voting in the conduct of its Governorship Primary Election in Ekiti State.
This move marks a departure from its earlier decision to use direct primary but the party explained that the adoption of the consensus mode was necessitated by the voluntary withdrawal of Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, one of the two cleared aspirants.
A statement issued on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, by Barrister Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary disclosed that Mrs. Omolayo conveyed her decision to withdraw from the contest through a letter which also endorsed Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, as a consensus candidate.
According to the statement, the aspirant also expressed her support for any arrangement adopted by the party in nominating its flagbearer in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2022 and the party’s Constitution.
“This decision has been duly transmitted by the Party to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), vide a letter dated October 13, 2025.
“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 approved a new timetable of activities for the nomination congress as follows:
Delegates Congress – Saturday, 25th October, 2025. Delegates Congress Appeal – Sunday, 26th October, 2025. Special Nomination Congress to ratify the Consensus candidate – Monday, 27th October, 2025.”
The party commended Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo for her spirit of sportsmanship, and commitment to party unity and progress, adding, “We urge all leaders, members and stakeholders of our great party in Ekiti State to stand united and work assiduously for the party’s victory in the June 2026 Governorship Election.”
