The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikere West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has formally endorsed Hon. Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and Hon. Isiaka Ajibola as the party’s consensus candidates for the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, in the forthcoming Local Government election, scheduled to hold on December 12, 2026.
This affirmation was made at the APC party office in Ikere, where party faithful from the four wards of Ikere West LCDA, namely Atiba Aafin Ward, Okeruku Ward, Ugele Arokun Ward, and Agbado/Oyo Ward, convened to endorse the duo through a voice vote, in a peaceful, transparent, and orderly process.
The endorsement exercise was conducted under the auspices of Hon. Peter Omoyeni, former member of the House of Assembly, Okeruku Ward, who served as Chairman of the Consensus Committee, with Engr. Bamidele Adeusi as Secretary.
The process was overseen by party officials, including the APC Chairman in Ikere Local Government, Pastor Kayode Oyebode.
Representatives from security and regulatory agencies, including the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Police Force, were present to ensure the credibility and integrity of the exercise.
Party leaders hailed the affirmation as a testament to the unity, maturity, and collective resolve of the APC in Ikere Local Government.
In separate remarks, Hon. Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and Hon. Isiaka Ajibola expressed profound gratitude to party leaders, members, and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in them.
They also acknowledged the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, and his Deputy Governor, Chief Princess Monisade Christianah Afuye, for their unwavering support and leadership.
With this development, Hon. Rufus Ige Olorunfemi and Hon. Isiaka Ajibola shall represent the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Local Government election.”
