Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formally declared his intention to hunt re-election within the 2026 governorship race, saying he was moved by the overwhelming assist he has obtained from throughout the state.
The governor made the announcement on Monday, August 4, throughout a gathering with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Central Working Committee on the occasion’s secretariat in Ado-Ekiti.
He mentioned encouragement from conventional rulers, civil servants, market ladies, youth {groups}, artisans, drivers’ unions, and political figures throughout occasion traces had influenced his determination to run once more.
“I will even use this chance to tell you that I’ve listened to you and I’m formally informing the occasion that I’ll run for second time period.
“So, I plead for your support and prayers and by His grace, I will continue to respect you,” Oyebanji mentioned.
He thanked occasion leaders and members for standing by his administration and praised their unity and resilience.
“Let me begin by appreciating you, thanks on your assist, endurance and for holding the occasion, on behalf of myself, the Deputy Governor and different political workplace holders.
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“We are extremely grateful for your prayers and understanding and I also thank you on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the endorsement,” he mentioned.
Addressing hypothesis over inner tensions inside the APC in Ekiti, Oyebanji insisted the occasion was united.
“Let me also assure you that there is no crisis in the leadership of APC,” he mentioned. “Our topmost leader is former Governor Niyi Adebayo, followed by former Governor Kayode Fayemi. There is no crisis in the leadership.”
The governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the previous governors, calling them elder statesmen and pillars of the APC within the state. He mentioned his administration would proceed to honour them.
He additionally urged residents to organize for the 2026 polls by acquiring their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and he thanked President Tinubu for supporting Ekiti’s growth by way of beneficial {economic} insurance policies.
Oyebanji additional reiterated his dedication to a degree taking part in area inside the APC, saying the occasion’s ticket could be open to all aspirants.
