Prince Ayorinde Ejioye, a prominent aspirant for the House of Representatives seat, stepped down to back Hon. Akintunde Rotimi. This decision aimed to promote unity and continuity within the APC ahead of the Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1 primary election. This singular act resulted in the victory of Hon. Rotimi.
Ejioye Prioritised Party Unity Over Personal Ambition
Ejioye emphasised that his choice reflected party unity, loyalty, and discipline. Thus, he believed that personal ambition had to give way to collective progress and party cohesion during critical moments. As a business mogul cum strategist, he knows when to collapse a structure for a greater good.
Strong Commitment to Peace, Stability, and Progress
After deep reflection, Ejioye demonstrated political maturity by prioritising peace and stability for the party and his constituency. Furthermore, he expressed confidence that APC would continue delivering quality representation to the people of Oye and Ikole local governments.
Heartfelt Appreciation for Supporters and Loyalists
Ejioye sincerely thanked his supporters, loyalists, political and business associates, youth groups, and women leaders within the APC family. Additionally, he acknowledged their unwavering support throughout his political journey and praised their trust in his vision. In addition, he emphasised that his decision is not a withdrawal from service but a demonstration of political maturity. Furthermore, he reaffirms his commitment to the general good and progress of his constituency.
Directed Supporters to Vote for Hon. Akintunde Rotimi
He officially directed all loyalists, coordinators, and political associates across Oye and Ikole LGAs to vote en masse for Hon. Akintunde Rotimi. Moreover, he believes in party supremacy; hence, he urged all to vote for Hon. Rotimi in the APC primary election. Besides that, Ejioye described this moment as one of unity, solidarity, and collective victory for the party.
Call for a Peaceful and Orderly Election Process
Ejioye said, “Peace is not the absence of conflict but the ability to cope with it.” He borrowed the words of Mahatma Gandhi to call all to order. Based on the aforementioned, he urged all stakeholders to maintain peace, order, and commitment to the APC’s ideals. Furthermore, he re-emphasised that such peace must be maintained before, during, and after the primary election process. Finally, he ended by praying for blessings on the APC, Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, Ekiti State. And by extension the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Emergence
Hon. Akintunde Rotimi emerged as the winner of the APC primary election for the House of Representatives seat. He represents Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1. His victory marked a significant milestone for the party and its supporters in the region.
Unity and Strategic Support Bolstered Rotimi’s Win
Rotimi’s triumph came after Prince Ayorinde Ejioye, a prominent aspirant, and other candidates stepped down. They threw their full support behind him. Ejioye’s decision strengthened party unity and demonstrated political maturity. Importantly, the collective backing from various party factions across Oye-Ikole LGAs played a crucial role in ensuring Rotimi’s success.
Conclusion
Prince Ayorinde Ejioye has proven to be a strategic player in the just-concluded APC primaries in Ekiti State. Hence, his ability to be calm, resourceful and peaceful speaks volumes about his character. However, he is the political disruptor to watch out for in the nearest future.
