APC DISQUALIFIES EKITI ASPIRANT AS 2026 ELECTION LOOMS

On October 9, 2025, the All Progressives Congress (APC) disqualified Engr. Kayode Ojo from contesting Ekiti’s October 27 governorship primary, citing violations of the Electoral Act. Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Omolayo Oluremi were cleared, strengthening Oyebanji’s position for the 2026 election. Ojo, a 2018 governorship contender, alleged bias by the party leadership after mobilizing supporters in Ado-Ekiti. Social media discussions under the hashtag #Ekiti2026 reflect a divided public, with Oyebanji’s supporters praising his governance record, while others criticize the disqualification as an act of “imposition” to favor the incumbent. Meanwhile, unconfirmed rumors suggest Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri may defect to the APC by October 14, adding to the political maneuvering. The APC’s move aims to unify the party ahead of the primaries but risks alienating Ojo’s voter base. As Osun State’s primaries commence on October 10, Nigeria’s political landscape intensifies, with the 2026 elections casting a long shadow over party strategies and alliances.