Ekiti Bloc Demands Kwara APC House of Representatives Ticket After 27 Years
Stakeholders and aspirants from the Ekiti bloc in Kwara State have formally appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to allow their zone to produce the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The group, representing the Ekiti and Oke-Ero Local Government Areas, argues that the Ekiti bloc has been politically marginalized for 27 years since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, with all previous representatives emerging from the rival Igbomina bloc. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee, the stakeholders cited principles of justice, fairness, and equity, referencing an unwritten rotational arrangement within the constituency. They expressed concern over alleged attempts to impose a unity list favoring the incumbent lawmaker, Abdulraheem Olawuyi, which they view as a breach of political inclusion. The group warned that ignoring their plea could lead to protest votes and weaken the APC’s electoral strength in the region. Emphasizing their consistent support for the party, they declared Awa Lokan, asserting it is finally the Ekiti bloc's turn to hold the representative seat.
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Ekiti Bloc Demands Kwara APC House of Representatives Ticket After 27 Years
Stakeholders and aspirants from the Ekiti bloc in Kwara State have formally appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to allow their zone to produce the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The group, representing the Ekiti and Oke-Ero Local Government Areas, argues that the Ekiti bloc has been politically marginalized for 27 years since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, with all previous representatives emerging from the rival Igbomina bloc. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and the APC National Working Committee, the stakeholders cited principles of justice, fairness, and equity, referencing an unwritten rotational arrangement within the constituency. They expressed concern over alleged attempts to impose a unity list favoring the incumbent lawmaker, Abdulraheem Olawuyi, which they view as a breach of political inclusion. The group warned that ignoring their plea could lead to protest votes and weaken the APC’s electoral strength in the region. Emphasizing their consistent support for the party, they declared Awa Lokan, asserting it is finally the Ekiti bloc's turn to hold the representative seat.
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