Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, have petitioned the National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda over the ambition of the National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the party, Issac Kekemeke, to contest the ticket of the Ondo South Senatorial District.
According to the leaders from Agadagba-Obon, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state, which is the same axis as the party’s national vice-chairman, Kekemeke’s intention is ill-timed and ill-conceived.
Kekemeke had, a few days ago, declared his ambition to secure the ticket following the recent appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as the Nigerian permanent representative to the United Nations.
While expressing concern over the development, the concerned chieftains of the party emphasised that it will be morally wrong for Kekemeke to contest the ticket, particularly since he hailed from the same local government area as Ambassador Sola Iji, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia, and also the same federal constituency as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
In the petition, they maintained that Kekemeke’s quest contradicts the Electoral Act, Sections 84 and 88, which state that political appointees must resign before pursuing elective positions.
According to the leaders of the party, Kekemeke, as of present, is still holding office as both the zonal chairman of APC and the chairman of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).
The petition read in parts, “It is also on record that during the last governorship election, Hon. Kekemeke did not resign from his position before contesting, allegedly under similar protection.” This pattern must not be allowed to repeat itself.
“We therefore insist that Hon. Kekemeke must publicly present his resignation letter and proof of acknowledgement from both his role as Chairman of NIPOST and as APC South-West Zonal Chairman. This is necessary not only to ensure compliance with the law but also to safeguard the integrity of our party and prevent avoidable litigation.
“We call on the national leadership of the APC to uphold the party’s constitution, principles and the provisions of the Electoral Act.”
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