The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, on consecutive days appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja, throwing his weight behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji as legal disputes threaten the party’s internal stability ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Hon. Olarewaju, a lawyer, joined the Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo Apata (SAN), during proceedings linked to suits filed by Bimbo Olawunmi and allies of Kayode Ojo. The cases challenge aspects of the party’s candidate selection process, raising fresh tensions within the APC in Ekiti State.
His presence in court comes at a critical point in his own political campaign, a move observers within the party interpret as a calculated show of loyalty and alignment with the governor’s political direction.
Speaking to associates after the court sitting, Hon. Olarewaju framed his decision as a defence of electoral integrity and party cohesion. He drew from his experience during the party primaries three years ago, where he contested outcomes he believed did not reflect the will of party members.
“This is about protecting the mandate of the people and ensuring that legal distractions do not derail the progress already underway in Ekiti,” he said.
Governor Oyebanji’s administration has anchored its agenda on continuity and economic expansion, with ongoing investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and education. Supporters argue that prolonged legal battles could slow the pace of these reforms.
Hon. Olarewaju has also intensified mobilisation efforts across Ido-Osi, Moba, and Ilejemeje local government areas, projecting a strong voter base for the APC in the constituency. Party insiders say his dual focus on grassroots engagement and high-level legal support reflects a broader strategy to consolidate influence ahead of the elections.
While the court is yet to deliver its ruling, the outcome of the suits could shape the APC’s internal dynamics in Ekiti and test the cohesion of its leading figures.
For now, Hon. Olarewaju’s courtroom presence signals more than routine party support, it underscores the stakes within Ekiti’s political landscape as alliances tighten and legal scrutiny deepens.
