Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Cyril Fasuyi and Senator Yemi Adaramodu have emerged as candidates for the 2027 general elections after winning the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries held across Ekiti State’s three senatorial districts.
The results of the primaries, conducted on Monday, were announced by the chairman of the senatorial primary election committee, Asipa Wasiu.
In Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele secured the APC ticket unopposed after polling 29,586 valid votes.
For Ekiti North Senatorial District, incumbent Senator Cyril Fasuyi defeated former Senator Ayo Arise and two other aspirants in a closely contested primary. Fasuyi polled 14,179 votes to emerge winner.
Ayo Arise scored 4,868 votes, while Bamisaye Oladipupo secured 3,694 votes. Oluwadare Owolabi polled 2,836 votes.
In Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu clinched the APC ticket with 12,200 votes.
Former Senate Minority Leader Biodun Olujimi came second with 7,420 votes, while Bamidele Faparusi polled 5,502 votes.
The victories hand the three senators return tickets as they prepare to represent the APC in the 2027 National Assembly elections.
