The All Progressives Congress in Ikere Local Government has formally affirmed Hon. (Sqn. Ldr. Rtd.) Olu Egbejoda Adamolekun, popularly known as AJORAS, and Hon. Matthew Ajayi as the party’s consensus candidates for Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively in the forthcoming Local Government election.
The affirmation took place today at the APC Senatorial Office in Ikere, where party faithful from the seven wards of the Local Government namely Idemo, Are Araromi, Afao Kajola, Ogbonjana, Ilapetu Ijao, Odose, and Okeosun gathered to endorse the duo through a voice vote in a peaceful, transparent and orderly process.
The exercise was conducted under the chairmanship of Hon. Kayode Babade, with Hon. Victor Adeniyi serving as Secretary of the Consensus Committee. Other committee members present included Otunba Dolamu Adeniyi and Alhaji Isaq Bello.
The process was supervised by party officials, including the APC Chairman in Ikere Local Government, Pastor Kayode Oyebode. Security and regulatory agencies present included officials of the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Police Force, ensuring a credible and hitch free exercise.
Party leaders described the affirmation as a demonstration of unity, maturity and collective resolve within the APC in Ikere Local Government.
In their separate remarks, Hon. Adamolekun and Hon. Ajayi expressed profound appreciation to party leaders, members and stakeholders for the confidence reposed in them. They also extended their gratitude to the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, and the Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye, for their continued support and leadership.
With this development, Hon. Adamolekun and Hon. Ajayi will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Local Government election scheduled for 12 December 2026.
