By Fatima Saka
The spokesperson of the Nigerian Senate, Yemi Adaramodu, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ekiti South Senatorial District after securing a decisive victory in the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adaramodu polled 12,200 votes to defeat two prominent contenders in what observers described as a keenly contested and high-stakes primary. Former Senate Minority Leader, Biodun Olujimi, came second with 7,420 votes, while former House of Representatives member, Bamidele Faparusi, garnered 5,502 votes.
The primary election, conducted across the Ekiti South Senatorial District, drew significant attention due to the calibre of aspirants and the district’s strategic importance within the APC’s political structure in Ekiti State.
Announcing the results, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, Adedoyin, stated that the exercise was conducted in strict adherence to the party’s constitution and established electoral guidelines.
He affirmed that Adaramodu met all constitutional requirements and secured the highest number of valid votes cast by delegates.
“With the total votes recorded, Senator Yemi Adaramodu is hereby declared the winner of the APC senatorial primary election for Ekiti South Senatorial District and returned as the duly elected candidate of the party for the forthcoming senatorial election,” he said.
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Adaramodu’s victory is widely regarded as a significant political milestone, reinforcing his growing influence within the APC in Ekiti State. Political analysts say his triumph over experienced figures like Olujimi and Faparusi underscores his strong support base among party delegates and stakeholders.
The outcome has continued to generate reactions within political circles, with supporters describing the process as a reflection of internal party democracy and the competitive nature of the APC in the state.
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