APC will explore consensus to pick candidates – Aiyedatiwa 

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Sunday, said that no member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would be denied the opportunity to contest for elective positions ahead of the forthcoming State and National Assembly elections.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who disclosed this during the APC quarterly stakeholders’ meeting held in Akure, the State capital, however, declared that no automatic tickets to any APC aspirant.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who said that he had not endorsed, approved, or promised any elective ticket to any aspirant for 2027, warned party members against rumours, assumptions and political falsehoods capable of creating divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He said it had become necessary to clearly state his position in view of widespread insinuations in the political space ahead of primaries for elective positions.

He said, “Let me quickly correct this, because we know in the political climate there are many falsehoods, lies, insinuations and assumptions that fly around and try to create cracks and divisions. I want to emphasise, I want to reiterate that I have not promised anyone a ticket. I have not promised anyone that I am giving you a ticket of state assembly or national assembly. I have not said I will deny anyone a return ticket”.

The governor said all leaders of the party would participate in the process of picking candidates as the party will explore the consensus arrangement.

Governor Aiyedatiwa urged party members to remain united and committed to the growth of the APC by making positive impacts in their respective communities and participating actively in the ongoing electronic registration exercise of the party.

He emphasised that inclusiveness and internal democracy would guide the party’s affairs as preparations for future elections intensify.

Derin Adesida, the lawmaker, representing Akure North and South Federal Constituency, who spoke on behalf of members of the Ondo State Caucus in the House of Representatives, commended the unity within the party and praised the governor for the ongoing urban renewal projects, particularly in Akure.

Adesida pledged the continued support of the lawmakers for the Aiyedatiwa-led administration.

He acknowledged the noticeable improvement in security across the State, attributing it to the current administration’s efforts.

Ade Adetimehin, the Chairman of the APC in Ondo State, who also spoke during the meeting alongside the party’s South-West Vice Chairman, Isaacs Kekemeke, urged party members to take part in the ongoing electronic registration exercise to strengthen the party’s database and structure.