NO ENDORSEMENT YET: EKITI NORTH APC REMAINS OPEN AHEAD OF PRIMARIES
The claim that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti North Federal Constituency II have endorsed Ibrahim Olanrewaju as a consensus candidate is misleading, premature, and does not reflect the current political reality on ground.
As it stands today, no official, widely recognized endorsement has been made by the entirety of APC leadership across the constituency. In fact, available political developments show that party processes—especially primaries—are still very much active and competitive.
Even in broader Ekiti APC politics, endorsements are usually formal, collective, and well-documented events involving stakeholders across levels—not isolated claims or pressure narratives. For example, past endorsements in the state (such as for Governor Biodun Oyebanji) were done through clear stakeholder meetings and unanimous resolutions .
No such credible, verifiable process has been established in this case.
PRIMARY ELECTION IS THE DECIDER, NOT PROPAGANDA
It is important to emphasize that:
* The APC is a democratic party with laid-down guidelines for primaries
* Multiple aspirants have legitimately declared interest and are actively engaging party members
* The forthcoming primary election is the only legitimate platform to determine the party’s candidate
Any attempt to create the impression of a “done deal” is simply political propaganda aimed at discouraging other aspirants and misleading party faithful.
OTHER ASPIRANTS ARE FULLY IN THE RACE
Contrary to the endorsement narrative:
* Aspirants across Ekiti North Federal Constituency are actively mobilizing support
* Consultations with stakeholders, delegates, and grassroots members are ongoing
* The race remains open, competitive, and undecided
This clearly shows that no single aspirant has secured universal acceptance within the party.
CALL FOR FAIRNESS AND INTERNAL DEMOCRACY
At this critical moment, party unity must be built on fairness, transparency, and due process—not imposition.
Party faithful and stakeholders should:
* Reject attempts to impose candidates through media narratives
* Allow a level playing field for all aspirants
* Respect the outcome of a free and credible primary election
CONCLUSION
The so-called endorsement of Ibrahim Olanrewaju is not a settled matter and should not be presented as such.
Ekiti North APC remains vibrant, plural, and competitive, with all aspirants preparing for the decisive primary election in the coming days.
Ultimately, it is the registered party members—not rumours—that will decide.
CEO ISA POL communications and information consultant firm
