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By Correspondent in Lokoja.
The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,who is also the chairman, Committee to oversee the All Progressives Congress,APC,consensus mode of the governorship primary in Ekiti state,has assured of a fair, transparent and credible process.
The Governor, in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah and a copy available to The Reporters on Sunday in lokoja, also promised to ensure that the exercise reflects unity, peace, and internal democracy within the party.
Governor Ododo emphasized that his commitment is to oversee a process that will be acceptable to all stakeholders and party members, noting that the committee under his leadership will uphold the integrity and democratic values of the APC.
He assured that every stakeholder would be carried along in line with the guidelines of the party to produce a flag bearer for the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State.
Governor Ododo, who chaired the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee in Ondo State in April 2024, expressed confidence that the Ekiti exercise would be peaceful and transparent in line with procedures for internal party democracy.
He stated that fairness and inclusiveness remain the guiding principles of the committee, reiterating his readiness to deliver a process that will strengthen the unity of the party in Ekiti State.
The APC, in a letter signed by its National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, announced the appointment of Governor Ododo as Chairman of the Committee.
In the letter addressed to the APC Chairman in Ekiti State, Hon. Sola Elesin, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is appointed as Deputy Chairman, while Rt. Hon. Taiwo Sunmonu serves 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, Chief Dr. Gabriel Oyibode, Chief Hope Dike, and Engr. Shehu Umaru Dange.
The APC consensus governorship primary election in Ekiti state is scheduled for Monday October 27, 2025.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
