Ekiti APC Gov Candidate, Oyebanji, Applauds Two Aspirants Over Court Case

By Ayodele Oni

The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the June 18 election, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has hailed  Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and Hon Femi Bamisile over their decision to opt out of the law suit instituted against the party, a consequence of the January 27 Governorship primary of the APC.

Oyebanji, in a statement, in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, thanked the two leaders for putting the interest of the Party above other considerations, and for demonstrating exemplary leadership qualities.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central at the red chamber, had hinted on Friday that he would discontinue with the court case and would not decamp from APC. He, however, noted that he would not campaign for him.

Also, Mr Femi Bamisile, a Member of the House of Representatives said he would no longer challenge the legality of the Primary election.

Senator Bamidele had earlier boasted that he would use everything within his power to ensure that illegalities recorded in the exercise are corrected.

Their action, according to Oyebanji, has further reinforced the belief that the APC remains one big family where disagreements are resolved amicably in the overall interest of the people.

The APC candidate thanked the leaders of the party that have been working behind the scenes to reconcile the aggrieved members.

He also  urged members of the Party to appreciate the decision of the two leaders, and see it as a decision taken in the overall interest of the party.

While expressing optimism that the remaining aggrieved aspirants would also embrace reconciliation and work for the success of the party at the poll, he said the APC will go to the June 18 election as a united front.

“I received with gladness the news of the decision by my brothers- Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and Hon Femi Bamisile to drop their suit and work with other leaders of the party to ensure victory for the APC at the forth coming governorship election.

“Their decision has further confirmed their commitment to the growth and success of our dear party and this is highly commendable.

“I hope my other co- aspirants will follow suit in the interest of peace and unity. I urge all our members to appreciate these leaders for this excellent decision and refrain from making any remarks that might be deemed unfriendly. We are one family in Ekiti APC.”