The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, to contest in the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for October 27, 2025, ahead of the 2026 general elections.
This was disclosed in a statement by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Durosinmi Meseko, following the 179th meeting of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja under the chairmanship of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda.
According to Meseko, Mrs Atinuke Omolayo was also cleared to participate in the primary, while two other aspirants Mr Ojo Kayode and Mrs Abimbola Olawumi were disqualified for failing to meet the requirements stipulated in the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act.
“Their applications did not conform with the provisions of the party’s constitution and the extant provisions of the electoral act,” Meseko said.
APC Dissolves Enugu State Executive Committee
In another development, the NWC dissolved the Enugu State Executive Committee of the party with immediate effect, citing persistent factional crises and the failure of reconciliation efforts.
To manage the party’s affairs in the state, the NWC appointed a seven-member caretaker committee chaired by Mr Ben Nwoye, with Hon. Eugene Odoh as Secretary. Other members include H.E. Mrs Fidelia Njoeze, Comrade Peter Chime, Mrs Oby Ajih, Mr Chiedozie Nwafor, and Mr Emma Ekeh. The committee will be inaugurated on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
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Other Key Resolutions
The NWC also announced several other resolutions reached during the meeting:
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National Reconciliation Committee:
A National Reconciliation Committee chaired by former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, will soon be inaugurated to mediate internal party disputes nationwide. -
Party Congress Timetable:
The official timetable for party congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels will be released soon. -
Constitution Amendment Committee:
Public hearings for the amendment of the party’s constitution will begin before the end of October 2025. -
Anambra Governorship Campaign Council:
The National Campaign Council for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election will be inaugurated shortly. -
Osun Governorship Election:
The sale of nomination forms for the Osun State governorship race will commence on October 20, 2025.
Meseko reiterated the APC’s commitment to fairness, discipline, and internal democracy, emphasising that the recent decisions reflect the party’s dedication to stability, unity, and due process across all levels.
