Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado-Ekiti have endorsed Hon. Steve Olusola Fatoba as the consensus candidate for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced after an expanded caucus meeting in Ado-Ekiti, attended by ward chairmen from the thirteen political ward of Ado-Ekiti, party elders, Present Councillors from all wards in Ado-Ekiti, Women leaders, and youth coordinators across the constituency. According to participants, the decision was taken to avoid internal friction, reduce campaign costs, and present a united front at the polls.
Stakeholders backing the move cited Fatoba’s legislative contributions, constituency outreach, and record of attracting federal interventions to Ado, Irepodun/Ifelodun, and other LGAs in the constituency. One party chieftain described the consensus as “a pragmatic step to protect the party’s interest and reward performance.”
Ado-Ekiti Party leaders clarified that the endorsement is an internal party arrangement and will be processed through the APC’s formal nomination and INEC’s electoral timetable. With the nod from Ado-Ekiti leaders, Fatoba gains a major advantage as the constituency begins to align for 2027.
Two weeks ago, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irepodun/Ifelodun LG had endorsed Fatoba for another term, citing his facilitation of constituency projects and consistent engagement with communities. That move has now been matched in Ado-Ekiti LG, where APC leaders today adopted him as their consensus candidate for the House of Representatives seat.
With the two LGAs that make up Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1 — Ado-Ekiti and Irepodun/Ifelodun — now publicly backing his return, party insiders say Fatoba has effectively consolidated the constituency’s leadership structure behind his re-election bid.
The endorsement meeting drew notable party figures, including SSG to the Ekiti State Government, Prof Adubiro, former Deputy Governor, Prof. Modupe Adelabu; Chief Remi Oguntuase; Mr. Mike Akinleye; Chief Bosun Osaloni; Prince Bolu Adesanmi; and Mr. Sunday Ibitoye, Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolaji Olagbaju, Mrs Tosin Ajisafe Aluko, PA Adigun
Others are Mrs Maggie Adelusi, Mr Arinka Odunayo, Mr Dele Owoju, Mr Bunmi Talabi, Mr Ogunsakin Super, Hon Toyin Lucas, Mrs Mary Omotosho , Mr David Taiwo, Mr Onipede, TS Salami, Hon Fumi Adeyemi, Hon Akinlabi Francis, Hon Taju Apenpe, Mrs Tokunb Gbadamosi, Mrs Adetola Papa, Mr Niyi Adedipe (Apase) and host of other party faithful
Their presence signaled broad consensus within the Ado-Ekiti chapter of the party.
