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2026: Ododo Appointed Chairman Of Ekiti APC Primary Election

2026: Ododo Appointed Chairman Of Ekiti APC Primary Election
  • PublishedOctober 25, 2025

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has been appointed chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Primary Election Committee for Ekiti State ahead of the 2026 governorship poll.

This was disclosed in a letter signed by the APC National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and addressed to the Ekiti State Party Chairman, Mr Sola Eleshin.

The letter noted that, Edo State Governor, Monday Okhpebolo, will serve as deputy chairman, while Mr Taiwo Sunmonu has been named secretary of the committee.

Other members include Iyom Nikky Ejezie, Elis Abraham, Rufus Bature, Latif Ibirogba, Dr Chibuzor Agu, Chief Dr Gabriel Oyebode, Chief Hope Dike, and Shehu Umaru.

Governor Ododo’s committee is expected to oversee the affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the APC’s sole governorship candidate during the primary election scheduled for Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti.