Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a political gathering in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, Fayose declared his “unreserved” support for the second-term bids of the president and the state governor, citing their performance as the basis for his endorsement.
“I hereby endorse publicly, without reservation, President Bola Tinubu for a second term. I also endorse our governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy for a second term,” Fayose said.
The event, which brought together former governors, state leaders, and National Assembly members from Ekiti.
Fayose who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), described the gathering as “unique” and a reflection of political unity in the state, adding “This unity is a model for all states in Nigeria”.
Fayose emphasized that while he remains outside the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), his support is performance-based, not tied to political affiliation.
“I am not a member of his party and I will never be, but I stand here to say I have seen the good work. I commend Governor Oyebanji’s humility and leadership. He deserves another term,” Fayose said.
