The Ekiti State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
At a caucus meeting held in Iyin Ekiti on Friday, top party leaders including Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Adeoye Aribasoye, and former governors Kayode Fayemi and Niyi Adebayo, threw their weight behind the two leaders, praising their performance and leadership style.
Senator Adaramodu, who moved the motion for Tinubu’s endorsement, commended the president’s “decisive economic reforms” and “comprehensive security strategies,” describing them as “transformational.”
“I move that we in Ekiti APC want to adopt continuity, starting from President Tinubu,” Adaramodu declared. “That come 2027, he should continue as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that the Renewed Hope Agenda shall continually be renewed.”
Dismissing opposition maneuvering, he added, “We are not worried. What do you expect politicians to do other than play politics? Whether through lies or propaganda, they have to try something.”
Speaker Aribasoye, who endorsed Oyebanji, said the governor had shown “integrity, dedication, and deep commitment to the welfare and development of Ekiti.”
“His sterling performance has resulted in remarkable infrastructure development, enhanced security, improved healthcare, education outcomes and overall socio-economic growth,” Aribasoye stated.
APC State Chairman, Sola Elesin, lauded Oyebanji’s inclusiveness in governance, saying, “No town in the state was left out of government interventions.”
Former governor Kayode Fayemi praised Oyebanji’s humility and service, saying party members owed him appreciation. Similarly, former governor Niyi Adebayo added, “Everyone is pleased with the work he is doing and we believe he should seek re-election. He has our full support.”
Governor Oyebanji, in response, expressed gratitude to the party and President Tinubu for their trust and support.
The endorsement signals a united front by the Ekiti APC as the state gears up for upcoming elections.
