Ododo chairs APC Ekiti governorship primary election committee

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has been appointed Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State, ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

The appointment was confirmed in a letter signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and addressed to the Ekiti State APC Chairman, Sola Eleshin.

The move, according to the party, is aimed at ensuring a transparent and credible consensus process in the state.

The committee also includes Edo State Governor, Monday Okhpebolo, who will serve as Deputy Chairman, and Taiwo Sunmonu as Secretary.

Other members are Iyom Nikky Ejezie, Elis Abraham, Rufus Bature, Latif Ibirogba, Dr. Chibuzor Agu, Chief Dr. Gabriel Oyebode, Chief Hope Dike, and Shehu Umaru.

Governor Ododo’s committee is tasked with supervising the affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the party’s sole governorship candidate during the APC primary scheduled for Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti.

The party had earlier selected five delegates per ward to participate in the process, which will officially confirm Oyebanji’s candidacy ahead of the 2026 election.

During the ward congress held in Ikogosi Ekiti, the Chairman of the Congress Committee, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, commended members for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise, describing it as a sign of maturity and unity within the APC.

Governor Oyebanji, in his reaction, said the consensus arrangement reflects the strength and cohesion of the Ekiti APC, adding that the party is well positioned for resounding victories in the 2026 governorship election and the 2027 general polls.