2026: Oyebanji is tested, trusted for second term, says Labour Unions.

2026: Oyebanji is tested, trusted for second term, says Labour Unions.

Organised labour unions in Ekiti State have thrown their weight behind the second term ambition of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji in the forthcoming poll.

Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday, during the interactive S'etigbo multicast, anchored by the Bureau of Community Communications, the Nigeria Labour Congress State Chairman, Olatunde Kolapo noted that the governor has prioritised the welfare of workers in the state. 

He declared that Governor Oyebanji has proven to be tested and trusted since the inception of his administration, describing him as a worker-friendly governor. 

According to him, "Workers in Ekiti State are giving Governor Oyebanji full support because he ascended to the request and erased the request of workers in Ekiti State. 

"One is the prompt payment of salary, defrayed past arrears of salary, payment of gratuity, ensuring that leave bonuses are given attention to, increment in subventions to institutions, gross employment of teachers in primary and secondary schools and various employments that are ongoing."

On his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Labour Matters, Kayode Fatomiluyi urged Ekiti workers to mobilise voters across the nooks and crannies of the state for the re-election of the governor. 

"The governor has been proactive and he has taken the welfare of workers at heart. When such things are done, you expect workers to reciprocate the gesture in the June 20 election. 

"We are expecting workers to come out enmasse and mobilise their household, church members, peer groups and everyone that is eligible to vote for the governor as a way of repaying the good things he has done."

Ekiti Targets 5,000 Youths for Poultry, Agribusiness Development.

Ekiti Targets 5,000 Youths for Poultry, Agribusiness Development.

The Ekiti State Government says it has commenced a strategic initiative to engage 5,000 youths in poultry production and agribusiness as part of efforts to boost food security, create jobs and strengthen the agricultural value chain in the state.

 

The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during a five-day capacity development programme on Good Animal Husbandry Practices under the Ekiti State Broiler Production Scheme.

 

Boluwade said the programme was designed to equip participants with technical skills and agribusiness knowledge needed to thrive in modern poultry production.

 

He said the initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, was aimed at increasing youth participation in commercial poultry production.

 

According to him, the programme aligns with the state government’s long-term vision of transforming agriculture from subsistence farming to a structured and market-driven enterprise.

 

The commissioner revealed that the state was also advancing plans to deploy poultry infrastructure with a cumulative poultry pens capacity of 300,000 birds under the L-PRES framework. This will guarantee a minimum of 1 million birds to be raised up to table size in a year.

 

He said the investment would significantly expand production capacity, ensure steady supply and strengthen market linkages across the poultry value chain.

Boluwade reiterated the government’s commitment to building a competitive agro-allied sector, noting that the strategy covered production, processing, value addition and market integration.

“Our priority is to institutionalise a full-spectrum agribusiness model that integrates production, processing and commercialisation while positioning youths as key drivers of agricultural transformation in the state,” he said.

Ekiti State Broilers Production Scheme (EBOPS) since inception in 2023 has engaged about 500 youths, raised more than 250,000 birds to table size, made sufficient profit and presently in 7 hubs from the Erinfun the starting point.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Babatope Ojo, represented by the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr Bunmi Oluwalana, described capacity building as critical to sustainable livestock development.

He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the training to improve productivity and profitability.

Also speaking, the State Project Coordinator for L-PRES, Mr Olayinka Adedipe, said the programme formed part of broader efforts to strengthen livestock systems through infrastructure development and human capital investment.

Some participants, including Mrs Yemi Abosede and Mr Oluwaseun Osho, described the training as timely and impactful.

They said the knowledge acquired would help expand their businesses and contribute to the growth of the state’s agricultural sector.

2027: No credible alternative to President Tinubu, says Oyebanji.

2027: No credible alternative to President Tinubu, says Oyebanji.

…As SWAGA 2.0 is launched in Ekiti.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said there is no credible alternative to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 2027 presidential election, stressing that the President’s reforms have boosted the fortunes of  the sub-nationals, and improved infrastructure across the country, thereby  making many states to clamour for his re-election for a second term in office.

Oyebanji also said the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State would be a celebration of democracy owing to the high level of support he continues to receive from the electorate, adding that the election would only parade opponents without opposition.

Governor Oyebanji, stated these in Ado- Ekiti on Wednesday during the launch of the Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA 2.0), a support group for President Bola Tinubu’s second term in office. 

The event which took place at the Eagle Hall, Ado Ekiti was witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; former Governor Segun Oni; Chairman, Nigeria Ports Authority, Senator Dayo Adeyeye who is the National Chairman of SWAGA, Managing Director of Federal Housing Authority, Hon Oyetunde Ojo and leaders of the group from across the six Southwest states. 

Addressing the mammoth crowd at the colourful event, Governor Oyebajji said President Tinubu  was fully prepared for governance. This, he said reflects in the courageous decisions he has taken which have helped reposition the country’s economy and the attendant stability. 

The Governor, who said he had to shelve his campaign activities scheduled for Wednesday to be part of the event in view of its importance, said Ekiti people are solidly with the President and would vote massively for his re- election in the January 2027 election. 

Stressing that no President in the history of the country has been as fair to Ekiti State as President Tinubu, Governor Oyebanii said but for the President’s reforms that freed some funds to the sub nationals, he would not have been able to achieve much in terms of infrastructure development in the state. 

He therefore sought the assistance of the leadership of the group to express appreciation to the President on behalf of Ekiti state. 

"Before I go into my short remarks, let me publicly say that I am very grateful to the President, please thank him on behalf of Ekiti people. And I'm saying this publicly because we are 29 years old as a state, no president has been this good to us in Ekiti. And I'm pleading with you to please help us thank him.

“I'm sure by the time we get to the poll; you will know that we are SWAGA- compliant here. And like our leaders said, June 20 election in Ekiti State is going to be a celebration of democracy. 

“Many people have been asking us, why did you take this thing so seriously? Because the truth of the matter is that we have opponents, we don't have opposition. There are characters that want to be governor, fantastic, It's their right, but the aggregate of all those people can't scratch anything from the party in the state. So, we see them as opponents, but they are not opposition. But in spite of that, we have taken this campaign as if our life and our future depend on it.”

Speaking further, Governor Oyebanji said  that the June 20 election in the state has a number of implications including the August's election in Osun State as well as the Presidential election in January, 2027 which invariably will tell the people in other regions that the president is a prophet that is valued and honoured at home. 

He added  that his remarkable performance will ginger Osun electorates to also win resoundingly.

Earlier, the Chairman of SWAGA, Prince Dayo Adeyeye said the group came back to the state with the primary purpose of garnering support for Governor Oyebanji in his bid to make remarkable impact in the forthcoming election as well mobilize massively for President Tinubu’s second term.

While asserting that the Governor had already won the election, he assured him that the whole machinery of the group will concentrate all its efforts in the state till after the election to ensure that the Governor fulfil the benchmark of at least 500,000 votes as well as set a record of winning in all the electoral wards.

Prior to the event, Governor Oyebanji had received the leadership of SWAGA led by Senator Dayo Adeyeye on a courtesy visit at the Governor’s office.

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s cabinet members donate N100 million to re-election campaign.

Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s cabinet members donate N100 million to re-election campaign.

Ahead of the June 20 governorship election, members of the Ekiti State Executive Council on Wednesday donated the sum of N100 million to the re-election campaign of the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. 

The council members described the donation as a token of their love and support for the Governor’s second term bid. 

Making the donation on behalf of their colleagues during a brief meeting at the State Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Habibat Adubiaro and Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe, said members were delighted to be part of the Governor’s team and are committed to his re-election for a second term in office. 

“Your Excellency, you are a man of history and we consider it a great privilege to be part of your impactful administration. This is our little way of showing our love, support and commitment to your re-election on June 20. We shall continue to work assiduously to ensure you win overwhelmingly and become the first Governor to be elected back- to- back in our dear state”, they said.

Responding Governor Oyebanji thanked the EXCO members for the gesture, which he described as a show of love and solidarity. 

“My profound appreciation to you all for this huge donation. I have been around for a while, I don’t think any EXCO has ever made such a huge donation to the re- election of any Governor. Yes, they’ve always made donations, but none has been as huge as this. 

“I am so grateful for your love and support.”, he added. 

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, who is also the Secretary to the Campaign Council, Mr Niyi Adebayo confirmed that the amount has been received into the account of the campaign council.

The Coordinator of the Welfare Committee of the EXCO, Prof Akeem Azeez, thanked members for their generous contributions, which,  according to him,  made the donation possible.

Ekiti Governor’s Aide, Adetoun Agboola, to Keynote 2026 AISEN Teachers Conference.

Ekiti Governor’s Aide, Adetoun Agboola, to Keynote 2026 AISEN Teachers Conference.

The Association of International School Educators of Nigeria (AISEN) has announced Princess Adetoun Funmilayo Agboola, the Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, as the keynote speaker for its upcoming 2026 Teachers Conference. The event, themed "Advancing Inclusive Education in Our Schools," is scheduled to take place on May 9, 2026, at Chrisland School, Opebi-Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM.

Agboola, a seasoned educator and policy leader, brings over 20 years of experience to the podium. Her career has spanned classroom practice, curriculum development, and senior leadership roles, most notably at Greensprings School in Lagos. She is also the founder of Plumcare Educational Services, an organization dedicated to helping families and institutions build robust support systems for learners with disabilities. 

In her current role within the Ekiti State Government, Agboola has been a driving force behind initiatives aimed at enhancing the visibility and opportunities for persons with disabilities, ensuring that equity remains a cornerstone of state policy.

An alumna of the University of Ibadan, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Special Education, Agboola is currently pursuing a PhD in her field. Her expertise is further backed by international certifications in public policy, educational leadership, speech and language support, and inclusive teaching practices. The AISEN leadership expressed high expectations for the session, noting that Agboola’s unique blend of practical classroom insight and high-level policy experience will offer invaluable perspectives to the teaching community as they work to make Nigerian learning environments more accessible and equitable.

HEAVEYWEIGHT MOBILIZATION: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLAREWAJU STUNS OPPOSITION AS GOV. OYEBANJI’S CAMPAIGN TRAIN HITS EKITI NORTH II.

HEAVEYWEIGHT MOBILIZATION: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLAREWAJU STUNS OPPOSITION AS GOV. OYEBANJI’S CAMPAIGN TRAIN HITS EKITI NORTH II.

 In what many political analysts have described as a definitive statement of grassroots dominance, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, the leading aspirant for the APC Ekiti North Constituency II Federal House of Representatives ticket, today staged a massive show of force as Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s campaign train moved through Ilejemeje, Moba, and Ido-Osi Local Government Areas.

Today’s events served as a stark testament to Olarewaju’s sweeping popularity, leaving opposition figures looking like political orphans in the face of an unprecedented sea of supporters.

The momentum reached a fever pitch in Otun-Ekiti, Olarewaju’s hometown, where the mobilization was nothing short of historic. All major roads were effectively blocked by a jubilant crowd, and in a symbolic display of total control, not a single opposition banner was visible throughout the town. The atmosphere was purely "Olarewaju territory," signaling a unified front behind his candidacy.

The success story continued in Ido-Osi, which many observers called the "icing on the cake." As the Governor’s entourage arrived, the name "IBO" rented the air, echoing through the streets in a deafening chorus of endorsement. The reception was so overwhelming that His Excellency, Governor Oyebanji, openly saluted Hon. Olarewaju, acknowledging the sheer scale of the organization and the deep-rooted loyalty of the people.

In Ilejemeje, described as an extension of Olarewaju’s home, the synergy was equally potent, bolstered by the presence and support of Hon. Olabode Folorunsho, further cementing the aspirant's grip on the constituency.

Reacting to the successful outing, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju expressed profound gratitude to his followers for their unwavering dedication. He described the massive turnout as a "covenant of loyalty" to the Oyebanji administration and his own legislative ambition.

"This is just the beginning," Olarewaju stated while addressing the crowd. "I charge you all to go back to the trenches and continue mobilizing the grassroots. Our target remains firm: we will deliver 150,000 votes and above for Mr. Governor and the APC. We must ensure that the message of continuity reaches every household."

With the campaign train now moving forward, the events of Ekiti North II have sent a clear message across the state: Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju has not only secured his base but has redefined the standard of political mobilization in the constituency.

EKITI SET TO MAKE HISTORY WITH GOVERNOR OYEBANJI’S RE-ELECTION, SAYS EX-GOV SEGUN ONI.

EKITI SET TO MAKE HISTORY WITH GOVERNOR OYEBANJI’S RE-ELECTION, SAYS EX-GOV SEGUN ONI.

...Oyebanji rallies support for Tinubu in Ido/Osi, Moba, Ilejemeje LGAs.

 

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Engr Segun Oni has said that Ekiti people are set to make history with the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in the June 20 governorship election.

Oni who spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Ido/Osi Local Government area on Tuesday, said Governor Oyebanji will emerge as the first Ekiti State Governor to be re-elected back-to-back, judging by the massive support he enjoys from the Ekiti voters, the youth, the elderly, the elite and people in the grassroots.

The former Governor, who together with his wife, Mrs Olukemi Oni, joined Governor Oyebanji on the campaign tour of Ilejemeje, Mob and Ido.Osi Local Government areas of the state, said it was symbolic for all former governors in the state to support an incumbent Governor seeking a re-election, adding that the support for Oyebanji should be total for the targeted 500,000 votes to be met.

Oni spoke just as the Governor Oyebanji expressed confidence that the achievements recorded by his administration in three and a half years would pave the way for him and his party to secure a second term in office.

 

The Governor said he and his party are working to get an unprecedented poll tally of 500,000 votes in the June 20 governorship election as a dress rehearsal for a massive presidential election result in favour of President Bola Tinubu in the state.

Aside securing minimum 500,000 votes, Governor Oyebanji said he and his party are also targeting a clean sweep of available votes in all the 177 wards, a feat that has not been achieved in the past governorship polls.

 

At Iye Ekiti, Otun-Ekiti and Ido Ekiti in Ilejemeje, Moba and Ido/Osi Local Government areas respectively, Governor Oyebanji  said the electorate in Ekiti State have an opportunity to reward a performing governor with a back-to-back victory for the first time for the good works in all the key sectors to continue for the benefit of the people.

 

The Governor urged his supporters and members of his party to be peaceful, orderly and not to be provoked into any fight or violence on election day to make the victory sweeter and positively memorable.

 

Oyebanji took a swipe at individuals he referred to as "detractors on social media who don't know their wards" promising to teach them some lessons with massive victory at the governorship election and silence them permanently.

 

He said: "On June 20, we have an opportunity once and for all to do what has not been done in our state before. Since the creation of this state 29 years ago, no governor has done it back-to-back but we are going to do it with your support and based on what we have done so far.

 

"In the last three years and seven months, we have served you diligently and there are many good things to show for our stewardship. Since we came in, civil servants have not gone on strike, teachers have not gone on strike, doctors have not gone on strike, local government staff have not gone on sttike”

He told the enthusiastic crowd that his administration has touched all communities hrough life-changing policies, projects, and empowerment programmes.

 

The Governor urged the people to turn out en masse and vote APC to victory in both Ekiti and Osun States "to make a statement that President Tinubu is popular and loved in his home base ahead of the presidential poll scheduled for January.

 

"After the Ekiti election, the next is Osun is the general election in which the President will stand for election. We must use the two elections (in Ekiti and Osun) to make a statement that President Tinubu is popular in his home base. I have told our traditional rulers to support us and support the President.

 

"By God's grace,we are winning 177 wards because 16-0 is no longer a record because former Governor Ayodele Fayose had done it before, but our target now is victory in all the 177 wards," Oyebanji said.

 

At the rally in Ido Ekiti, key Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Chairman in Usi Ward, Mr Dada Kolawole defected to the APC and were admitted into the fold.

 

Governor Oyebanji who said former Governor Segun Oni’s campaign for him at ido/Osi had a great significant for his re-election bid, adding that with the support of the former Governor he is sure of 100 percent votes from the local government.  "Our leader, His Excellency Engr Segun Oni has spoken. I don’t have to campaign in ido/Osi again, so, I concur with and adopted all the submissions he has made”,

 

Speaking further, Governor Oyebanji reiterated that the June 20 poll in Ekiti "has implications for the 2027 presidential election" saying "everyone of us must go out and vote for APC because we are aiming at 177-0 and that means that we must win in all 177 wards with no less than 500,000 votes. And then in January 2027, we shall increase the figure for our president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

Stakeholders in Ido/Osi Local Government led by the APC National Ex Officio officer, Hon Bunmi Oriniowo hailed the Governor for the reconstruction of Ado-Ifaki Highway, rehabilitation and equipment of the General Hospital in Ifaki Ekiti, construction of Ido-Ipere Road, community health centres and rehabilitation of public schools.

 

The State APC Chairman, Barrister Sola Elesin, charged the electorate to keep the party in power to enjoy more benefits in another four years under Oyebanji. He urged them to be on a lookout for the broom logo on the ballot paper assuring that the Governor would not disappoint if re-elected on June 20.

 

The APC boss said Oyebanji's election in 2022 has positively rubbed off on the development of the state making case for the governor's re-election. He charged eligible voters to come out massively and keep the APC in power.

 

The Governor met with traditional rulers in all the three local government areas visited and received royal blessings from them before proceeding to the campaign rallies. The monarchs praised the Governor for what he has done for their communities.

 

The Governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; former Governor, Chief Segun Oni; the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye; Director General of the Biodun Oyebanji Campaign Council, Senator Cyril Fasuyi; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro; Deputy Director General (Ekiti North), Chief Kemisola Olaleye; Secretary of the Campaign Council/Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, among others.