In a recent statement, Hakeem Jamiu, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress and former deputy speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, has vehemently rejected claims of a consensus endorsement for Boluwatife Fayose as the candidate for the Irepodun/Ifelodun State Constituency II. Jamiu clarified that the party had not approved any consensus process for the upcoming state and National Assembly primaries, thereby calling into question the legitimacy of the reported endorsement held during a recent constituency meeting.

During a constituency gathering in Iworoko Ekiti, where the endorsement for the House of Assembly seat reportedly took place, Jamiu confirmed his attendance but denied having participated in any supposed consensus procedure. His statements indicate a clear division within the party concerning candidate selection, highlighting tensions between established party leaders and emerging figures such as Fayose’s son. Jamiu’s public disavowal of the consensus strategy may reflect broader power struggles within the All Progressives Congress as they approach the forthcoming elections in 2027.

Moreover, Jamiu’s appeal to his followers to disregard the purported endorsement signals a potential rift and reveals the complexities of political maneuvering in Ekiti State's political landscape. By challenging the consensus arrangement, Jamiu not only seeks to preserve his political influence but also to assert the necessity for transparency and democratic practices during candidate selection in the state. The evolving dynamics within the APC could have implications for the party's unity and electoral strategy in the buildup to the national elections.