The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the leadership of its National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has officially disqualified Engineer Kayode Ojo from participating in the forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship primaries.
The decision, which followed the committee’s extensive review of eligibility and compliance reports submitted by the party’s screening panel, was made during a high-level meeting at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. According to sources within the party, Engineer Ojo’s disqualification stemmed from unresolved issues related to documentation and internal party guidelines governing the governorship screening process.
With this development, political observers say the stage is now effectively set for the consolidation of support around the immediate past governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), who is widely regarded as the frontrunner and consensus choice within the party.
Party insiders describe the move as part of the APC’s broader effort to ensure internal cohesion, avoid pre-primary litigations, and present a united front ahead of the Ekiti gubernatorial election.
In his remarks after the NWC meeting, Chairman Yilwatda reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and adherence to the party’s constitution, emphasizing that the screening and disqualification processes were conducted strictly on merit and in accordance with established guidelines.
The decision has sparked discussions among stakeholders, with many party faithfuls interpreting it as a clear indication of the APC’s readiness to rally behind a single, formidable candidate—signaling a smooth path for Biodun Oyebanji’s anticipated emergence as the party’s flag bearer in the Ekiti governorship race.
