The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Ekiti State have reaffirmed their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second term in office.
The leaders and stakeholders who met at the country home of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo in Iyin-Ekiti on Friday, stressed the need for the continuation of both President Tinubu at the national level and Governor Oyebanji in Ekiti.
The motion for the reaffirmation of President Tinubu’s candidacy was moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by a member representing Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1 at the House of Representatives, Hon. Olusola Fatoba, while the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, moved the motion for the reaffirmation of Governor Oyebanji’s endorsement and was second by the Chief Whip, Hon. Bose Olowookere representing Efon constituency. Both motions were ratified through a loud voice vote.
In their separate remarks, former Governors Niyi Adebayo, and Kayode Fayemi charged party members not to be complacent in the build up to the 2026 governorship election, stressing the need to carry everyone along towards ensuring decisive success at all subsequent elections in the state.
Fayemi, who commended APC members in the State for their massive support for Governor Oyebanji, charged them to ensure his victory at the primaries and governorship elections.
He said Oyebanji has performed well in the State, noting that the party does not envisage any problem in the forthcoming primary election. He, however, called on every stakeholder to mobilize grassroots support for him to win the main election.
Speaking on behalf of members of the National Assembly, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele assured Governor Oyebanji of the support of members and promised that they will all mobilize effectively to return him as governor for a second term.
Expressing appreciation to the stakeholders and other party members, Governor Oyebanji reiterated his commitment to cohesion of all stakeholders, noting that he will continue to cement good relationships that will always make the party a bride for all through inclusivity and aggressive developmental strides of his administration.
The governor, who noted that the Primary election of October 17 will be the foundation for 2026 governorship and 2027 presidential elections, expressed optimism that the jinx of single term tenure that has bedeviled the state will be shattered in order to bring about more decisive development in the state.
While assuring that his government will continually key into the federal government Renew Hope Agenda of President Tinubu added that the economic policies of the President has helped his administration to meet the yearnings of the people in terms of tangible development . He added that his government has not taken any loan to fund capital project as he also assured that the status quo will remain during his second term in office.
