Ekiti Guber: Southwest group intensifies campaign for Oyebanji.

Ekiti Guber: Southwest group intensifies campaign for Oyebanji.

The South West Indepedent Campaign Movement, [SWICAM] has launched a some public advocacy campaign for the re-election of the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the  June 20 Gubernatorial poll.

Over 100 volunteers stormed Ikere and Ado-Ekiti on at the weekend  where they engaged traders, civil servants, students and artisans.

The advocacy began two weeks ago with the launch of SWICAM in Ado-Ekiti attended by over 300 volunteers drawn from across the local Governments in Ekiti State. This week the volunteers concentrated on civil servants, workers, students and teachers in Ekiti State.

On Friday, the volunteers were in Mosques armed with advocacy Information, Education and Information, [IEC] materials educating the people on why Oyebanji is the best alternative for Ekiti. On Sunday, the volunteers visited Churches across the state with advocacy materials specifically designed for Christians.

At Ikere and Ado-Ekiti, thousands of residents came out to receive the team that came in a convoy accompanied by many motorcyle riders all in BAO regalia.

The volunteers said they were motivated by the achievements of Governor Oyebanji in the past three and a half years.

SWICAM said it has drawn a workplan that involves weekly advocacy programmes in all the 142 towns and villages in Ekiti State.

They listed the Governor’s intervention in agriculture, road construction, healthcare delivery, education and tourism as milestones. 

"We have introduced a unique intervention in the campaign for the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. We want mass participation in the election. We want to see Oyebanji defeat his opponents convincingly," the group's Deputy National Coordinator Mrs Bola Adewunmi said.

The group said Ekiti is strategically placed to record 1.5million voters if the adequate strategy and tactics are put in place.

"The victory of Oyebanji is of strategic significanve to the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We want to see Ekiti achieve massive voters' turnout. Voting strength translates to political power at the National level," SWICAM stated.

EASTER: HON. OLAREWAJU URGES UNITY, SEEKS SUPPORT FOR GOV. OYEBANJI’S RE-ELECTION.

EASTER: HON. OLAREWAJU URGES UNITY, SEEKS SUPPORT FOR GOV. OYEBANJI’S RE-ELECTION.

As the Christians world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, a prominent aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket in Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, has called on the faithful to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and renewal that defines the Easter season

In a statement released to the constituents of Ilejemeje, Moba, and Ido-Osi, Hon. Olarewaju emphasized that the victory of Christ over death serves as a profound reminder that resilience and selfless service are the true foundations of leadership and community development.

The statement bridged the spiritual essence of the season with the political future of the constituency, urging the electorate to view this period as one of shared purpose. Hon. Olarewaju made a passionate plea for the total support and re-election of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in the upcoming June 20 election. Highlighting the Governor’s remarkable strides in infrastructure, worker welfare, and grassroots empowerment, he noted that returning Governor Oyebanji for a second term is the only way to guarantee the consolidation of the progress currently being witnessed across the state.

Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, who is seeking to represent the people of Ido-Osi, Moba, and Ilejemeje at the Green Chamber, maintained that the values of Easter, honesty, compassion, and sacrifice, must guide the choices of the people at the polls.

While wishing the Christian community a joyful and peaceful celebration, he charged constituents to remain steadfast in their commitment to the APC, ensuring that the momentum of good governance is sustained through a collective mandate in the forthcoming elections.

Ojuawo Visits City Boy Movement, Rallies Support for Tinubu, Backs Oyebanji’s Re-Election.

Ojuawo Visits City Boy Movement, Rallies Support for Tinubu, Backs Oyebanji’s Re-Election.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, AVM Rufus Ojuawo (Rtd), has reaffirmed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji during a courtesy visit to the City Boy Movement (CBM) Youth House in Ado-Ekiti.

The visit, which comes ahead of the official unveiling of the movement’s secretariat, highlights intensified grassroots mobilisation efforts by the group, with a central focus on securing President Tinubu’s re-election, alongside support for Governor Oyebanji.

Ojuawo, who was received by members of the State Executive Council of the movement led by the State Director, Asiwaju Kasali Oluwafemi, commended the group for its consistency in mobilising youth support for President Tinubu, describing the initiative as strategic to strengthening the President’s political base.

He also expressed confidence in the economic direction of the country under Tinubu’s leadership, while applauding the movement’s commitment to rallying support for Governor Oyebanji’s re-election.

“I am impressed by the level of organisation here. Seeing the ‘500,000 votes for Governor Oyebanji’ campaign is encouraging. In my constituency, billboards are already being erected and posters displayed in support of the governor,” he said, noting that necessary political structures had been activated across his constituency to ensure electoral victory.

Earlier, the State Director of the movement, Asiwaju Kasali Oluwafemi, emphasised that the primary objective of the City Boy Movement is to galvanise nationwide support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He noted that the mobilisation for Governor Oyebanji’s re-election remains a critical component of that broader objective, given its strategic importance to future political outcomes.

Oluwafemi also lauded the lawmaker for identifying with young people in the state, describing his visit as a reflection of inclusive leadership and grassroots connection.

He further stressed that the movement is driven by collective interest and grassroots engagement, maintaining that it does not solicit financial support from public office holders.

Easter: Fayemi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice, Resilience Amidst National Challenges.

Easter: Fayemi Urges Nigerians to Embrace Sacrifice, Resilience Amidst National Challenges.

As Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the core values of Easter to navigate the country’s current socio-economic and security challenges.

In an Easter message released by the Fayemi Media Office on Saturday, Fayemi extended warm greetings to the Christian faithful, noting that the season offers an opportunity for reflection on the essence of Christianity and its relevance to the Nigerian situation.

"Easter is more than a religious ritual. It is a powerful story of triumph over despair and life over death," Fayemi stated. "At a time when our nation is grappling with significant economic and security concerns, the story of Easter serves as a reminder that no situation is too bleak to be redeemed, and no challenge is too great to be overcome through unity and faith."

Addressing the prevailing hardships in the country, the former Governor urged citizens to "keep hope alive," emphasizing that the current difficulties are the "travails that precede a new birth." 

He noted that the resilience of the Nigerian spirit has always been the country's greatest asset in times of adversity.

"I understand the burdens many families are carrying today due to the rising cost of living and insecurity," he said. "However, just as the sacrifice of the cross led to the joy of the resurrection, our collective sacrifices and steadfastness in the face of these challenges will eventually lead us to a more stable and prosperous Nigeria."

Fayemi further charged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the selflessness of Christ by looking out for the "vulnerable and the sick" within their communities, explaining that this spirit defines the season.

"As we celebrate, let us reflect on how we can contribute to the peace and progress of our fatherland. Let us learn the values of tolerance, empathy, and service to others. By doing so, we ensure that the hope we celebrate today remains a living reality for every Nigerian," the statement concluded.

Fayemi wished all Christians a peaceful and joy-filled Easter celebration, praying for the continued protection and restoration of the nation.

OYEBANJI GREETS CHRISTIANS AT EASTER.

OYEBANJI GREETS CHRISTIANS AT EASTER.

...Urges prayers for peaceful guber poll.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, felicitated Christians in the State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year's Easter celebration.

The Governor, in statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ , which is the essence of the Easter celebration, remains the greatest sacrifice for the redemption of mankind, which  should be cherished.

He urged Christians to emulate Christ’s  virtues of humility, love, perseverance and compassion.

He implored Ekiti residents and Nigerians, especially Christians, to use the Easter celebration to seek the face of God in prayer for continuous peace, progress and prosperity in Ekiti State and Nigeria as a whole.

The Governor also solicited prayers from the people of the State and other Nigerians for a peaceful and successful conduct of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti. 

He admonished governorship aspirants, party leaders, other politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner before, during and after the election, stressing that "Ekiti interest supercedes personal and partisan interests."

While thanking Christians in the State for their support for the administration, the Governor urged them to continue to live in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions, noting that good neighborliness, selflessness, and patience were among the lessons taught and exemplified by Jesus Christ.

He said: "I wish all the people of Ekiti State and Christians across the country and other parts of the world, Happy Easter as we celebrate God's greatest sacrifice to mankind.

"Events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were epochal in the annals of Christianity and humanity. They remind us of his virtues of sacrifice, love, harmony and peaceful coexistence among humanity.

"As Christians, this period offers us an opportunity to rethink our relationships as individuals, as communities and as a nation. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ typifies love, affection and tolerance. 

"I want to urge Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by positively impacting the lives of friends, colleagues, associates, neighbours and family members,” the Governor added.

Ekiti Guber: Breaking succession jinx 'll end era of trial by error - Oyebanji declares.

Ekiti Guber: Breaking succession jinx 'll end era of trial by error - Oyebanji declares.

...as Ekiti indigenes in Ondo bow to deliver over 6,000 votes for his re-election.

Ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that the implications of breaking the succession jinx in the State is to end the era of trial by error. 

Oyebanji said that the forthcoming poll is beyond victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC), but geared towards sustaining meaningful developments in line with his administration's policy trust, strategies and priorities. 

The Governor made the declaration, on Friday, in Akure, during the 2026 Ekiti Day Celebration organized in his honour by Ekiti indigenes living in Ondo State.

His words: "June 20 is not just a day of voting, it's a day that Ekiti people wants to break a jinx. You will realize that since the creation of Ekiti State, no governor has ran two terms consecutively. 

"All those things have implications for development. When there is a stoppage in government, there is a change in policy, change in strategy and change in priorities of government. So, a new government that comes will want to implement his own programs.

"If by the special grace of God and by your grace, we are able to break that jinx on June 20, that means for the first time since the creation of Ekiti State 29 years ago, we will have a government that has been running for 12 years. 

"The implications of that for policies is that once we go back, we know what we want to do. We have been in saddle for four years and we know what we have done and areas we need to improve upon. We don't have to do trial by error. That is the implication of June 20 for Ekiti people. 

"It's not about just winning an election but the culture of 10 steps forward and 30 steps backwards must stop. I'm glad that my people in Ondo State have taken this baton that enough is enough."

While thanking Ekiti indigenes in Ondo State for the honour bestowed on him and supporting his re-election ambition, the governor pleaded with them to continue to support his counterpart in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

"He is appreciative of your support and I plead with you that you continue to support him in all his future endeavours and to also thank you for putting your resources together to organize this program. When I got here and saw that these are people that have PVCs, I told myself that my people are ready for business."

On his part, Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, represented by the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Seun Osamaye,  commended Governor Oyebanji for his impactful leadership and inclusive governance in the state. 

The Governor noted that an executive order has been given to all Ekiti indigenes in Ondo State with Ekiti PVCs to cast their votes, adding his victory at the poll will be overwhelming across the 16 local government areas. 

Earlier in his welcome address, Coordinator of Ekiti Diaspora for BAO in Ondo State, Kehinde Ojo appreciated the governor for his dedication, vision and service in driving development in the state. 

The Coordinator reaffirmed their commitment to support his re-election ambition, saying that over 6,000 Ekiti voters living in Ondo State will be mobilized for the poll. 

According to him, "Your tenure has shown dedication, vision, and service. You've led with integrity and passion, uniting Ekiti State driving development, and uplifting communities. As a leader, you have fostered unity among Ekiti people, driven progress in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, empowered communities through innovative programs.

"We applaud your efforts, especially the Christmas and New Year gifts. We reaffirm our commitment to supporting your vision. We've gathered over six thousand Ekiti indigene to come out and vote for your second term again."

In their separate goodwill messages, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Oyeniyi Adebayo, Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Chief Jide Awe, Director General, Bureau of Community Communications, Mrs Mary Omotosho, ALGON Chairman in Ekiti State, Hon Olusegun Olugbogi lauded the Ekiti indigenes in Ondo State for standing solidly behind the governor's second term.

Highlights of the auspicious occasion is an Award of Excellence bestowed on the governor for his development strides in the state, including cultural display, among others.

Post - Holiday Resumption; Akinbobola Charges Zero Tolerance For Gossips, Urges Excellence And Integrity In Service Delivery.

Post - Holiday Resumption; Akinbobola Charges Zero Tolerance For Gossips, Urges Excellence And Integrity In Service Delivery. 

By Asubiojo G. O

In a heartfelt and purpose-driven address marking the resumption of duties after the festive break, the Administrative Head of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-Bosede, in her enthusiastic monthly chats with the IILG information Dept crew on Tuesday ,led by Mr Asubiojo,has gracefully reminded staff that every new beginning carries the seed of renewed responsibility and excellence.

She gently, yet firmly, on the course of the chat ,enjoined all personnel to rise with diligence and commitment, embracing their respective assignments with a spirit that reflects dedication, integrity, and professionalism. Like the dawn that follows the night, she urged them "to awaken to the demands of service, ensuring that their contributions echo progress and productivity within the system".

With a deeply spiritual undertone, Mrs Akinbobola,encouraged staff to embody unblemished morality and genuine love towards one another—drawing inspiration from the selfless Agape love exemplified by Christ on the cross of Calvary. In her words, "the power of the resurrection stands as a divine assurance that every dormant blessing, every delayed hope, and every weakened strength shall rise again into fulfillment".

Mrs. Akinbobola further painted a vision of an ethically grounded workforce—one where punctuality becomes a culture, diligence a lifestyle, and excellence a shared identity. She cautioned against the corrosive habits of eye-service, gossip, and backbiting, describing them as "silent saboteurs that hinder collective growth and diminish the dignity of public service".

In a tone of appreciation and forward-looking unity, she highlighted the importance of recognizing and supporting the impactful leadership of the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Governor Oyebanji Abayomi,whose unwavering commitment to the welfare of local government staff continues to yield visible transformation.

 She noted that demonstrating gratitude through steadfast support in the forthcoming gubernatorial election would not only consolidate these gains but also inspire greater achievements across the local government system.

She also called for unwavering loyalty and dedicated support for the dynamic and visionary Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Honourable Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, whose leadership she described as "balanced, progressive, and game-changing". She emphasized that collective alignment with such leadership fosters growth, unity, and sustainable development.

In rounding off her down to heart chats, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-Bosede reaffirmed that loyalty, discipline, unity, and professional excellence remain the pillars upon which a thriving administrative system is built. She left the staff with a resonating message—"that through commitment, love, and a shared vision, the Local Government shall not only function but flourish".

 

Mr Asubiojo, the Director of information and Civic Orientation Department,in his gentle and charismatic posture, equally appreciated the HLA, Mrs Akinbobola for the monthly interactive engagement, stating that"where duty meets devotion and service is ultimately crowned with sincerity, progress becomes inevitable ".