Governor Biodun Oyebanji Seeks Re-Election in Ekiti State with APC Endorsement

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Governor Biodun Oyebanji's expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State was submitted with a flourish at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, accompanied by top APC leaders and stakeholders. Oyebanji emphasized the need to break the state's history of interrupted leadership cycles, promising continuity of governance and policy stability. He secured the support of prominent APC figures, including Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and former Governor Niyi Adebayo, who praised Oyebanji's loyalty and commitment to the party.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced his re-election bid for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, with the aim of breaking the state's history of interrupted leadership cycles.
  • Oyebanji pledged to play by the rules and subject himself to the primaries, urging the APC to present a strong candidate to win the 2026 election.
  • The governor's administration has completed about 80% of inherited projects and invested in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
  • Oyebanji emphasized the critical role of trust in leadership, vowing to be remembered as a governor who kept his promises.
  • The APC governorship primary in Ekiti is scheduled for October 27, 2025, with Governor Oyebanji widely regarded as the frontrunner.
  • Other aspirants who have purchased nomination forms include Kayode Ojo, an educationist, and Abimbola Olawunmi.
  • Niyi Adebayo, the State's first civilian governor, praised Oyebanji's loyalty during his own political travails and pledged his support to the governor's re-election bid.
  • APC leaders, including Senate Leader Opeyem Bamidele, Senate members from Ekiti, all 26 members of the State House of Assembly, and Local Government chairmen, supported Oyebanji's re-election bid.

Statistics:

  • Since its creation in 1996, Ekiti State has never had a governor serve eight consecutive years.
  • Governor Oyebanji aims to become the first governor to secure an unbroken eight years in power.
  • The APC governorship primary in Ekiti is scheduled for October 27, 2025.
  • Governor Oyebanji's administration has completed about 80% of inherited projects.

Sources:

  • Governor Biodun Oyebanji's expression of interest and nomination forms (Exact copy of the text from the original source).
  • Statement from Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, members of the National Assembly from Ekiti, all 26 members of the State House of Assembly, and Local Government chairmen (Exact copy of the text from the original source).
  • Comments from former governor Niyi Adebayo, Vice-Chairman, South West of APC Isaac Kekemeke (Exact copy of the text from the original source).
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