Ayodele Arise Seeks Senate Seat for Ekiti North

Ayodele Arise has declared his intention to run for the Senate seat representing Ekiti North after a 15-year wait. He criticized the consensus selection process adopted by the APC, arguing that it undermines democratic principles by allowing only a few leaders to choose candidates.

Arise insists that consensus should involve broader participation and not be limited to selections made by two individuals. He emphasized that every party member has the right to contest and that the party should facilitate a transparent primary process.

Arise highlighted his political journey, mentioning his consultations with past governors like Niyi Adebayo and Kayode Fayemi, and expressed his readiness to contest, stating that he would seek legal recourse if the party does not adhere to democratic processes. He has been active in local governance for 24 years and is determined to ensure that the electoral process is fair and representative of the people's will.