APC Youths Reject Consensus In Ekiti
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A group of youths under the All Progressives Congress in Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State staged a protest on Saturday over an alleged plan to adopt a consensus candidate for the Ado/Irepodun–Ifelodun Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 elections.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The demonstration drew participants from 13 wards across the council area.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The protesters demanded direct primaries instead of a single consensus arrangement, saying party members should be allowed to choose their candidate freely.
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They carried placards with messages rejecting imposition and calling for fair competition within the party.
Speaking for the group, Tajudeen Adeleye said the protest was aimed at protecting internal democracy and improving representation.
He argued that the constituency had not been well represented in recent years and insisted that only a competitive primary could produce a credible candidate.
The youths appealed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji and party leaders to ensure fairness in the process while supporting the governor’s re-election bid.
The protest adds to ongoing tensions within the party over candidate selection ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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