APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo ahead of Ekiti governorship primary

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ekiti State, scheduled for October 27, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has disqualified aspirant Engr. Kayode Ojo from participating in the exercise.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier scheduled the Ekiti governorship election for July 20, 2026.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Duro Meseko confirmed that Governor Abiodun Oyebanji and Omolayo Oluremi have been cleared to contest in the upcoming primary.

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…..