Olarewaju Resigns Presidential Appointment to Clinch Reps Ticket for Ekiti North II.

Olarewaju Resigns Presidential Appointment to Clinch Reps Ticket for Ekiti North II.

In a strategic move that has sent ripples through the political landscape of Ekiti State, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, has officially tendered his resignation.

The resignation, effective March 31, 2026, marks the beginning of Olarewaju’s highly anticipated bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Ekiti North II Federal Constituency (Moba, Ilejemeje, and Ido-Osi) in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.

Reliable sources close to the lawmaker indicate that the resignation is a proactive step to ensure full compliance with Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, which mandates that political appointees must vacate their offices before participating in party conventions or primaries. By stepping down now, Olarewaju clears the legal path to satisfy his growing grassroots base, which has been clamoring for his return to represent the constituency where he previously built a reputation for robust legislative engagement.

In his resignation letter addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Hon. Olarewaju expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve at the highest level of governance. "It has been a profound honour and privilege to serve under Your Excellency’s leadership and contribute to the advancement of the administration's legislative goals and the strengthening of Executive-Legislative relations," the letter read.

Olarewaju further emphasized his commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the experience gained while bridging the gap between the Presidency and the House of Representatives would be invaluable in his future service to the nation. He reaffirmed his "unwavering loyalty" to the President despite his departure from the executive arm.

With this development, Olarewaju enters the race backed by executive experience, legislative mastery, and significant momentum from constituents in Moba, Ilejemeje, and Ido-Osi who cite his track record as a benchmark for effective representation.