All Progressives Congress confirms Oyebanji as 2026 Ekiti state governorship candidate
The Ekiti State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its governorship candidate for the 2026 election in the State.
Penpushing reports that the confirmation followed a consensus affirmation exercise held on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, where the exercise saw 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas of the state endorse Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as governor.
The Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, served as deputy chairman of the committee, while Hon. Taiwo Sunmonu acted as secretary, while the special nomination congress, supervised by a 10-member committee chaired by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, officially ratified Oyebanji’s candidacy after the voluntary withdrawal of the only other cleared aspirant, Mrs Atinuke Omolayo.
Penpushing further reports that during the session, Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the ratification of Oyebanji’s nomination as the party’s consensus candidate.
“I, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, hereby move a motion that this Ekiti Special Nomination Congress ratify the nomination of His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, as the consensus gubernatorial candidate of the Ekiti State APC, according to Section 84, Subsection 9 of the Electoral Act, 2022. I so move,” he declared.
Penpushing also reports that the motion was seconded by Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adeoye Stephen, who described the decision as a historic moment for the party.
The Governor in reaction to the decision, sang worship to God alongside his wife as he dedicated the victory to his maker, and equally appreciated the committee, delegates, and President Bola Tinubu for their efforts and support for the development.
Penpushing reports that Oyebanji in his acceptance speech expressed gratitude to the party leadership and delegates for entrusting him with the ticket for a second time.
“I am honoured and appreciative of this rare privilege which you are giving for the second time. If words fail to fully express the depth of my excitement and gratitude, please forgive my bluntness; I will eternally be indebted to you all’, he said.
Penpushing further reports that Oyebanji described the event as a milestone in Ekiti’s political history, adding that it signalled a new level of political maturity and unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC)
“This is a historic moment in our political development, and it signals a trend towards stability that began in 2022. The decision to make me the consensus candidate for a second time is unprecedented,” he said.
Penpushing reports that Oyebanji equally praised party stakeholders for closing ranks and promoting peace ahead of the 2026 election.
“All our leaders are united to work together. Those who had shown interest have accepted the party’s decision in good faith. This gesture of unity will strengthen our stability as a party and as a state,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that he extended special appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee for their support.
“We are immensely grateful to Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership, and to the National Working Committee under the leadership of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda for guiding this process,” he said.
Penpushing also reports that Oyebanji pledged continued service to the people of Ekiti State, promising to consolidate the gains of his administration.
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