Court Rules in Favor of APC Candidate Toyin Okoro

On October 6, 2026, the Federal High Court in Ekiti dismissed an eligibility suit filed by Bayo Babalotin against Toyin Okoro, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1. Babalotin sought Okoro's disqualification, claiming he failed to resign from his public service position before becoming an APC candidate.

However, Justice Babs Kuewumi ruled that Babalotin lacked the legal standing to challenge Okoro's candidacy, as he was not an aspirant in the APC primary election. The judge emphasized that only participants in the primary could contest its validity.

The court also struck out the APC Ekiti State as a defendant, stating that a political party is a singular entity. Okoro's counsel, Dr Femi Ogunade, welcomed the ruling, affirming that the judgment aligned with constitutional provisions regarding electoral challenges.

Supporter Ayodeji Aluko expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting Okoro's popularity among constituents.