APC Primary: Tinubu, Akande,Others Storm Ekiti, to Serve as Observers

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Ahead of Saturday's All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ekiti State, the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former interim APC National Chairman, Bisi Akande, and the APC National Vice-Chairman, South-West, Pius Akinyelure are expected to arrive Ado-Ekiti today (Friday).

The Politico gathered that they are expected to work as observers at the party's primary election slated to hold at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Saturday.

At a meeting held with the aspirants in Lagos, the leaders had assured them to be on ground in order to ensure credible and transparent primary election.

It will be recalled that the leadership of the party on Wednesday inaugurated the primary election committee to be headed by Nasarawa state governor, Alhaji Tanko Al-Makura.

Other members of the committee include;Magaji Aliyu (Secretary), Mr. Duke Oshodin, Mr. Robert Okwuego and Mr. Tunde Balogun.

As at press time, 33 governorship aspirants will be participating in the poll for the party's ticket, they include Mr. Kola Alabi, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, Senator Ayo Arise, Senator Gbenga Aluko, Dr. Wole Oluyede, Hon. Debo Ranti-Ajayi, Hon. Bamidele Faparusi, Barrister Victor Olumuyiwa Kolade, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, Captain Sunday Adebomi, Dr. Makanjuola Akindele Owolabi, Chief Diran Adesua, Dr. Mrs Christianah Mojisola Yaya-Kolade and Otunba Yinka Akerele.

Others are; Mr. Olumuyiwa Coker, Chief Dele Okeya, Dr. Oluwole Oluleye, Prince Olatunji Tosin Olofinluyi, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi,Engr. Kayode Ojo, Engr. Segun Oni, Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua, Mr. Ogunkoyode Oladipo, Dr. Adebayo Orire, Chief Sesan Fatoba, Otunba Bisi Aloba, Deacon Adekunle Esan, Mr. Bodunde Adeyanju, Hon. Charles Dahunsi, Barr. Ajayi Olatunji Olowo and Mrs Matesun.

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