The All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) has elected Mr Steve Oribamise as its candidate for the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State.

A statement issued by the National Chairman of the party, Chief Okey Chikwendu on Tuesday said Oribamise emerged from a shadow primary election which was conducted on Saturday.

According to the statement, three candidates contested for the party’s governorship ticket but one was disqualified because of his age. It also said one of the defeated aspirants, Sola Oluponmile was chosen as Mr. Oribamise’s running mate.

“Our party had its primary on 12th of May, which was two days ago at Little by Little Hall in Ado-Ekiti. We had three aspirants but one of the aspirants, Mr. Ifemide who commands a massive youth followership was underage constitutionally to contest the gubernatorial election.

“The screening committee set up by the NEC recommended that he be stepped down from contesting the election. So, he was advised that he could not participate in the election. The other two young aspirants who contested were Mr. Steve Oribamise and Engr. Sola Oluponmile.

“We are happy that a very transparent primaries was conducted, which has produced Oribamise as the elected flag bearer of our party, All Grand Alliance Party.

“Our party’s flag was ceremoniously handed over to him and in his acceptance speech, he requested to have Mr. Oluponmile as his deputy and he accepted.

“We ask the Ekiti people and youths especially to come out en masse and support AGAP as we ultimately desire to bring prosperity to the people,” the statement said.