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Ekiti State Governor Seeks Re-election Amid Calls for Breaking 'Second-Term Jinx'

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Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji has expressed his intention to seek re-election in the 2026 governorship race, citing the need to break the state's perceived 'second-term jinx' and maintain the gains of his administration. With nearly 80% of inherited projects completed, the governor has highlighted his achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, electricity access, and public sector reforms. He also plans to introduce education reforms and technology-driven learning tools in schools. The governor acknowledged the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and expressed his commitment to party rules and fair primaries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Abiodun Oyebanji has submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2026 governorship race in Ekiti State, citing the need to break the state's 'second-term jinx'.
  • The governor has completed nearly 80% of inherited projects, improved infrastructure, and connected over 60 communities to electricity during his first term.
  • His administration has also upgraded healthcare facilities across the state and plans to introduce education reforms and technology-driven learning tools in schools.
  • Governor Oyebanji has praised President Bola Tinubu for his support of Ekiti State and expressed his gratitude for the President's role in providing reforms and resources for the state's development.
  • The governor has acknowledged the unity of the APC in Ekiti State and expressed his commitment to party rules and fair primaries, dismissing rumors of party division.
  • Senator Michael Bamidele praised the governor's achievements, citing infrastructure, human capital development, and stability as key areas of progress.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 80% of inherited projects have been completed by Governor Oyebanji's administration in Ekiti State (Source: Governor Oyebanji's statement).
  • Over 60 communities in Ekiti State have been connected to electricity by Governor Oyebanji's administration (Source: Governor Oyebanji's statement).
  • Governor Oyebanji's administration has upgraded healthcare facilities across the state (Source: Governor Oyebanji's statement).
  • The APC governorship primaries in Ekiti State are scheduled for October 27, 2025 (Source: Main article).

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria (November 2025, exact date not specified). Governor Abiodun Oyebanji vies for re-election in Ekiti.
  • Governor Oyebanji's statement to journalists on September 11, 2025.

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