
Fayemi urges APC aspirants to compete in primaries, not seek endorsements
Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) members to ignore rumours about endorsements for National Assembly aspirants. He emphasized the importance of following party procedures and the Electoral Act in selecting candidates. Fayemi also warned against allowing new party members to take control from long-standing members. The APC State Chairman, Sola Elesin, reiterated that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has not endorsed any candidate.
Key takeaways
- Kayode Fayemi advised APC aspirants to prepare for primary elections instead of seeking endorsements.
- He highlighted that consensus is only valid when all aspirants agree, otherwise elections must be held.
- Fayemi cautioned against new entrants taking over the party and stressed adherence to proper processes.
- Sola Elesin clarified that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has not endorsed any aspirant for National Assembly positions.
- The APC leadership urged all aspirants to respect democratic principles and avoid misrepresenting party leaders.