Intense Rivalry Grips Ekiti North APC as Aspirants Scramble for 2027 National Assembly Legislative Tickets

Aspirants in Ekiti North APC scramble for 2027 National Assembly tickets. Analysis of the Fayemi factor, incumbency challenges, and zoning agitations.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Nation

Legislative Ambitions Supplant Gubernatorial Focus

The political atmosphere in Ekiti State has undergone a dramatic shift as the scramble for National Assembly tickets begins to dominate party discourse. According to Rasaq Ibrahim, the urgency injected by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s revised timetable has led aspirants to prioritize federal legislative slots over the upcoming 2026 governorship race. This redirection of resources and lobbying efforts indicates that power brokers within the APC view the 2027 federal contest as the primary battlefield for establishing long-term political influence.

The Strategic Mode of Primary Selection

Internal deliberations within the Ekiti APC suggest a strong inclination toward the consensus mode of primaries, moving away from more volatile direct options. This preference is informed by the party’s successful deployment of consensus arrangements during previous local government and state assembly elections. By favoring this method, the party leadership aims to maintain internal cohesion and minimize the friction often associated with open contests, though the final decision remains a subject of intense speculation among the various political camps.

Agitation for Equity in Ekiti North Senatorial District

The contest is most pronounced in the Ekiti North Senatorial District, where a historical imbalance in representation has fueled a powerful agitation for power shift. While local government areas like Ido-Osi have enjoyed multiple terms in the Senate, Ikole Local Government has yet to produce a senator since the district's creation. This perceived marginalization has become the central theme for several new contenders who argue that fairness and regional equity must dictate the party’s zoning formula for the 2027 cycle.