Senator Arise rejects imposition, demands fair primaries in Ekiti North
Senator Ayodele Arise, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, has stated he will not step down for any other aspirant in the Ekiti North Senatorial District race. He emphasized the importance of following party rules and warned against the imposition of candidates. Arise also dismissed claims of being sponsored by Kayode Fayemi and cautioned Governor Biodun Oyebanji against supporting a particular candidate. He insists that only a transparent process, either through consensus or direct primaries, should be used to select candidates.
Key takeaways
- Ayodele Arise insists on direct primaries if consensus among aspirants fails, rejecting any imposed candidate.
- He warned party stakeholders against bypassing the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, which allows for either direct primaries or consensus.
- Arise cautioned Governor Biodun Oyebanji not to back Senator Cyril Fasuyi, stating it could negatively impact the governor’s re-election.
- He denied being sponsored by Kayode Fayemi, emphasizing his independence and past political experiences.
- Arise argued that only consensus or transparent primaries should determine the party’s candidate, rejecting any backdoor arrangements.
