Ekiti APC Warned Against Division Over NASS Tickets

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, urging party faithful to resist the temptation of internal squabbles as the race for National Assembly tickets heats up. Speaking at a crucial meeting of the party's Central Senatorial District in Ado Ekiti, Bamidele emphasized that any sign of disunity would be a gift to opposition parties eager to capitalize on APC's internal wrangling.

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The electoral law has prescribed two modes of primaries. One is through consensus, the other is through direct primaries.

Bamidele's message is clear: unity and effective internal management are paramount. He stressed that the party must navigate the upcoming primaries with fairness and transparency, ensuring that all aspirants, particularly those vying for House of Representatives seats, remain committed to the party's cause regardless of the outcome. The Senate Leader underscored that the party would uphold due process, acknowledging both consensus and direct primary methods as legally recognized pathways for candidate selection.

"Even those of us who would emerge through consensus, we still have to go through the primaries. Everybody will face primaries, including me," Bamidele stated, signaling a commitment to a level playing field. He advised aspirants who might not secure tickets to view it not as a failure, but as an opportunity to remain loyal and contribute to the party's broader goals.

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Even those of us who would emerge through consensus, we still have to go through the primaries. Everybody will face primaries, including me.

Ekiti APC Chairman Sola Elesin echoed the call for peace and unity, assuring aspirants of a fair process. The Secretary to the Ekiti State Government, Habibat Adubiaro, also reinforced the message, asserting that no division exists within the district. From the perspective of The Punch, a Nigerian newspaper deeply invested in the nation's political landscape, this is a critical juncture. The APC, as the ruling party, faces the perennial challenge of managing internal ambitions while presenting a united front. Bamidele's intervention highlights the delicate balancing act required to maintain cohesion and electoral strength, a narrative that resonates strongly within Nigeria's competitive political environment.

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He said, “The electoral law has prescribed two modes of primaries. One is through consensus, the other is through direct primaries. “Even those of us who would emerge through consensus, we still have to go through the primaries. Everybody will face primaries, including me.”