Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ekiti State will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and credible manner.
Governor Ododo, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, pledged to ensure that the process reflects unity, peace, and internal democracy within the party.
He emphasized his commitment to overseeing a primary that would be acceptable to all stakeholders, noting that the committee under his leadership would uphold the integrity and democratic values of the APC.
“Every stakeholder will be carried along in accordance with party guidelines to produce a credible flag bearer for the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State,” the governor assured.
Governor Ododo, who chaired the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee in Ondo State in April 2024, expressed confidence that the Ekiti exercise would also be peaceful and transparent, in line with the party’s principles of internal democracy.
He reiterated that fairness and inclusiveness remain the guiding principles of the committee, adding that the process would further strengthen the unity of the APC in Ekiti State.
The APC had earlier announced Governor Ododo’s appointment as Chairman of the Ekiti Governorship Primary Election Committee in a letter signed by its National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu.
According to the letter addressed to the APC Chairman in Ekiti State, Hon. Sola Elesin, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was named Deputy Chairman, while Rt. Hon. Taiwo Sunmonu will serve as Secretary.
Other members of the committee include Iyom Nikky Ejezie, Hon. Elis Ihijator Abraham, Hon. Rufus Bature, Hon. Latif Ibirogba, Dr. Chibuzor Nduaguba Agu
