Arise Sues Over Ekiti APC Senatorial Primary

Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, has confirmed that he has filed a suit challenging the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in the district.

Naija News reports that Arise, who spoke in Ado-Ekiti, insisted that he lawfully won the primary.

He said he approached the court immediately after the primary to meet the timeline stipulated in the Electoral Act.

“I went ahead and filed my case in court because I knew what was coming. That is why I was not surprised at the outcome. This is not about me; it is about ensuring that we have a system that works for everybody,” he said.

Arise alleged that the APC failed to follow its own guidelines during the primary.

“The court is now the arbiter. It will determine whether the guidelines released by the party were followed. Once rules are made, they must be obeyed,” he said.

“My name was omitted. I wasn’t cleared despite presenting my complaints and evidence during the appeal process. For anyone not to see what happened, it must have been deliberate,” he added.

The former senator said he remained confident that the judiciary would restore his mandate.

“The only thing I went to court for is the primary election that I won. We conducted the election, the results were announced at the appropriate level and I emerged victorious.

“I have confidence in the judiciary, and I believe I will get my ticket back because I won massively,” Arise added.