The Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr. Akintunde Rotimi Jr. has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency.
He recorded a decisive victory in 22 out of 24 wards in the constituency.
The primaries, which were keenly contested by nine aspirants, produced a clear outcome in favour of the incumbent, who defeated former member of the 7th Assembly, Bimbo Daramola, alongside other contestants including Erelu Kemi Elebute-Halle, Mr. Gbenga Joseph, Prince Ayorinde Ejioye, and Ayo Omotosho.
In the build-up to the exercise, the field gradually narrowed as three aspirants formally stepped down and endorsed the incumbent.
They include Chief Mrs. Funke Owoseni, Mr. Kayode Omoboya, and Barr. Yemi Ayodele Ayeni, all of whom publicly aligned with the incumbent’s return bid ahead of the primaries.
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Two days before the exercise, a major constituency-wide endorsement was held, bringing together Chairmen of all eight local government areas and Local Council Development Areas, all councillors, ward chairmen, women leaders, youth leaders, and other key political office holders across Ekiti State.
The stakeholders collectively endorsed the incumbent, describing his representation as steady, accessible, and results-oriented.
Mr. Rotimi, who currently serves as Spokesman of the House of Representatives, has in the 10th Assembly built a profile around legislative visibility, structured communication of parliamentary activities, and active engagement in national discourse.
The election was conducted peacefully and competitively, underscoring internal party democracy within the APC, while ultimately producing a clear and decisive mandate for the incumbent ahead of the general election cycle.
