{"id":583,"date":"2026-05-03T09:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=583"},"modified":"2026-05-03T09:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T09:13:20","slug":"ido-apc-leaders-move-to-ratify-abass-okunola-yekeen-as-consensus-assembly-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=583","title":{"rendered":"Ido APC Leaders Move to Ratify Abass Okunola Yekeen as Consensus Assembly Candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ido Local Government have concluded plans to formally ratify Hon. Abass Okunola Yekeen as the party\u2019s consensus candidate for the State Assembly seat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The decision follows a series of strategic consultations among party stakeholders, who cited his strong antecedents, unwavering loyalty, and consistent dedication to the growth and stability of the party as key factors behind his emergence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-584\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0047-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0047-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0047.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hon. Yekeen is widely regarded within party circles as a committed grassroots politician with a proven ability to mobilize support and foster unity. His track record of service and alignment with party ideals has earned him the trust of leaders and members alike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the backing of party leadership, there is growing support from youths and key community groups, reflecting a broad base of acceptance ahead of the formal ratification.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-585\" src=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0052-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0052-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0052.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Observers note that the move toward a consensus candidacy underscores the APC\u2019s commitment to unity and strategic positioning as preparations intensify for the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With the expected ratification, Hon. Abass Okunola Yekeen is poised to lead the party\u2019s charge for the Ido Assembly seat, carrying with him the confidence of stakeholders and the momentum of widespread grassroots support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ido Local Government have concluded plans to formally ratify Hon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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