APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo ahead of Ekiti governorship primary

Ahead of the Ekiti State governorship primary set for October 27, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified aspirant Engr. Kayode Ojo from participating in the exercise.

The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) made the decision official, while confirming that Governor Abiodun Oyebanji and Omolayo Oluremi have been cleared to contest in the primary.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier scheduled the Ekiti governorship election for July 20, 2026, setting the stage for a competitive race among the cleared aspirants.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier scheduled the Ekiti governorship election for July 20, 2026, giving political stakeholders ample time to prepare for the polls.

The disqualification of Ojo has stirred conversations within the party and among political observers, as the primary is seen as a critical step in determining APC’s candidate for the 2026 governorship election.

More details to follow…..