GJZ Steps Down for Bimbo Daramola, Appreciates Supporters and Calls for Unity.

GJZ Steps Down for Bimbo Daramola, Appreciates Supporters and Calls for Unity.

In a remarkable display of party loyalty, unity, and political maturity, Mr. Gbenga Joseph Zaccheus (GJZ), popularly known as GJZ Hope for Reformation, on Friday, May 14, officially stepped down from the race for the House of Representatives seat for Ekiti North Federal Constituency I in support of Hon. Bimbo Daramola.

GJZ expressed deep appreciation to his loyalists, supporters, youths, and stakeholders across Ikole and Oye communities for their unwavering support, encouragement, and belief in his vision throughout the consultation and screening process.

According to him, the decision to step down was made in the interest of party unity, progress, and the collective success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming elections.

He urged all members of his political structure and supporters to remain steadfast, united, and fully mobilize their support for Hon. Bimbo Daramola, describing him as a capable and experienced leader who shares the passion for grassroots development and quality representation.

GJZ reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and the prosperity of Ekiti North, stressing that the dream of reformation and better representation remains alive through collective unity and shared progress.

EKSU DEBUNKS MISLEADING SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMS ON CBT FACILITIES, COMMENDS GOVERNOR OYEBANJI’S MASSIVE INTERVENTIONS.

EKSU DEBUNKS MISLEADING SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIMS ON CBT FACILITIES, COMMENDS GOVERNOR OYEBANJI’S MASSIVE INTERVENTIONS.

The Management of Ekiti State University has noted with concern a misleading video and accompanying commentaries circulating on social media regarding the conduct of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) in the University.

The University wishes to categorically state that the claims portraying students as “fighting over access to the ICT Hall” and insinuating infrastructural neglect by the administration of the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Dr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, are grossly exaggerated, misleading and clearly intended to create a false impression in the minds of the public.

For the avoidance of doubt, the University has functional CBT facilities used for examinations and academic activities. 

The video currently circulating online merely captured students waiting for their scheduled examination sessions and does not in any way represent chaos, violence or institutional breakdown as being mischievously portrayed by some social media users.

Management noted that despite clearly arranged batches and timetables designed to ensure orderly and seamless conduct of examinations, many students naturally prefer to gain access to the venue earlier than their allotted time. 

This tendency sometimes creates temporary congestion around the examination area, which may be wrongly interpreted by outsiders as disorder or lack of adequate planning.

It is particularly unfortunate that certain individuals have attempted to politicize the issue and unfairly drag the name of the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Biodun Oyebanji, into the narrative despite his administration’s visible and commendable interventions in the development of the University.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has repeatedly acknowledged and appreciated the unwavering commitment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the growth and infrastructural advancement of Ekiti State University. 

Professor Ayodele noted that the Governor remains one of the strongest supporters of the University and has consistently demonstrated practical commitment towards improving the standard and learning environment of the institution

For the avoidance of doubt, EKSU has standard ICT infrastructure, more reason it is marked as a centre for many national examinations, where other sister institutions are consistently accommodated during national CBT examinations such as UTME, TRCN, Nursing Council and all State organised Examinations. It is necessary to inform the public that EKSU has a standard time table that does not allow overcrowding  and examinations were rescheduled to accommodate students who are beneficiaries of NELFUND loan. 

It should also be noted that the administration of governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has facilitated 2 high impact ICT experience centres to the University which are to be commissioned and handed over this month.

While constructive criticism and sugestions for improvement are always welcomed by the University Management, dissemination of misleading content and deliberate distortion of facts capable of causing unnecessary panic or bringing the institution into disrepute should be discouraged.

Management wishes to assure students, parents and members of the public that the University continuously reviews its examination processes and infrastructural needs with a view to improving efficiency, convenience and overall students’ experience.

The Vice Chancellor therefore urges members of the public, especially social media users, to verify information before making conclusions or spreading narratives capable of undermining the image of the University and the Government of Ekiti State.

YAN EKITI, INEC TAKE VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO THE GRASSROOTS IN EKITI SOUTH-WEST.

YAN EKITI, INEC TAKE VOTER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO THE GRASSROOTS IN EKITI SOUTH-WEST.

The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ekiti State Assembly, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has continued its intensive voter education and sensitization campaign across Ekiti South-West Local Government ahead of the 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election.

Since the commencement of the exercise on Monday, 11th May 2026, members of the Assembly have been actively engaging residents through street-to-street sensitization, community outreach, and strategic meetings with stakeholders across different towns and communities within the local government.

The campaign is focused on educating citizens on the importance of voter participation, peaceful elections, collection and protection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), and the need for every eligible voter to actively participate in the democratic process.

As part of the ongoing activities, the sensitization team paid courtesy visits to key stakeholders and local government officials, including the Chairman of Ekiti South-West Local Government and the Chairman of Igbara-Odo/Ogotun LCDA, where discussions centered on strengthening grassroots participation and promoting peaceful, free, and fair elections.

The campaign also witnessed massive street engagements in communities such as Ilawe-Ekiti and Igbara-Odo, where residents, market women, youths, transport workers, and Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) were sensitized on their electoral rights and responsibilities.

Speaking during the outreach, representatives of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to deepening democracy, promoting civic responsibility, and ensuring that no group is left behind in the electoral process.

Special advocacy materials carrying messages such as “Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Future,” “Women, Make Una Stand Up and Vote,” and “PWD Got Equal Voting Rights” were also displayed and distributed to encourage inclusive participation among women, youths, and Persons With Disabilities.

The Assembly emphasized that voter education remains a vital tool in building a peaceful, informed, and participatory democracy, while calling on all residents of Ekiti South-West to come out massively and peacefully during the forthcoming governorship election.

The 2-week voter education and sensitization campaign is expected to continue across more communities within the local government area in the coming days.

OYEBANJI SUSPENDS DAYO IBIJOWO (IJAYA).

OYEBANJI SUSPENDS DAYO IBIJOWO (IJAYA).

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has announced immediate suspension from office of Mr Dayo Ibijowo ( aka Ijaya), following his arrest on Thursday by men of the Rapid Respond Squad (RRS) in connection with alleged armed thuggery. 

Ibijowo, an appointee of the Governor, is one of the 11 suspected armed thugs arrested in Ikun- Ekiti and paraded by the police on Friday.  Police authorities said they were hired by a serving member of the House of Representatives to disrupt the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary slated for Saturday. 

According to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Ibijowo will remain suspended pending the completion of investigation into the thuggery case.

Ibijowo’s suspension underscores the BAO Administration’s zero tolerance for any act of lawlessness and criminality. 

Governor Oyebanji on Wednesday concluded a violence- free campaign tour of the 16 local government areas of the state, where he repeatedly emphasized the need for peaceful conduct amongst politicians and supporters of political parties during and after the electioneering season. 

Reinterating his earlier appeal to residents and other contestants  in the State to maintain the peace, Governor Oyebanji says no act of criminality will be tolerated.

LG CAMPAIGN TOUR: GOV OYEBANJI EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO EX-GOVERNORS, EKITI OBAS, APC LEADERS, CAMPAIGN COUNCIL.

LG CAMPAIGN TOUR: GOV OYEBANJI EXPRESSES APPRECIATION TO  EX-GOVERNORS, EKITI OBAS, APC LEADERS, CAMPAIGN COUNCIL.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of the State for their support and commitment to his re-election for a second term, as demonstrated through their large turn-out and active participation in the just concluded campaign tour of the 16 local government areas of the State.

The campaign tour which started in Ikole Local Government Area on May 4, was concluded in Ado Local Government on Wednesday with a carnival-live rally at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti. 

The Governor also held talks with all traditional rulers in all the local government areas visited, where he shared his second term vision with the obas. 

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, said he was elated by the warm reception accorded him and his team in all the local government areas visited during the 10-day tour, as well as the peaceful conduct exhibited by individuals and groups.

While thanking God for a hitch-free campaign tour, Governor Oyebanji also thanked all the former governors of the State for their demonstrated love and support for his administration and for their active participation in his re-election campaign activities.

The Governor also thanked all members of  Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers for their warm reception, prayers and words of encouragement when he visited their respective domains during the campaign tour.

He also thanked members of the APC Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council, under the leadership of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and all the local organizing committee in all the local government areas, for being painstaking in the planning and coordination of the campaign tour.  

He also thanked the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State as well as the local government and ward leadership of the party for effective coordination of members. The Governor said the effective mobilization of party supporters for the tour is a clear pointer to the commitment of the party to achieve the minimum 500,000 vote target in the June 20 governorship election.

 

“Our profound gratitude goes to all our leaders, especially, all former Governors of the State- Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, Engr Segun Oni and Dr Kayode Fayemi; for their commitment and active participation in the campaign.  

 

“Special appreciation to all our revered royal fathers in the State Traditional Rulers Council for their support and assurances. Our royal fathers fought for the creation of our beloved state, and they have remained united in their commitment to its growth and development.

 

“Special thanks to all our leaders across all the polling units, wards, local government areas and at the state level for the huge mobilization. We are at the verge of making history and together we shall win convincingly come June 20 and prepare the ground for a much sweeter victory for our President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 2027 presidential election”, the Governor said.

In similar vein, Governor Oyebanji also expressed deep appreciation to over 380 groups and associations that had, in the last one year, endorsed him and his deputy for a second term in office. He also lauded the leadership of labour and trade unions, Ekiti youths and students organisations, market women, leadership of the informal sector and citizens of the state for their sundry support.

Reinstating his commitment to an issue-based and violence-free campaign, Governor Oyebanji, urged other candidates to also toe the path of peace in the course of the electioneering, stressing that no ambition is worth the blood of any Ekiti citizen.

APC Chieftain Olusola Olaleye Steps Down, Endorses Ibrahim Olarewaju for Ekiti North II House of Reps Ticket.

APC Chieftain Olusola Olaleye Steps Down, Endorses Ibrahim Olarewaju for Ekiti North II House of Reps Ticket.

In a significant development ahead of tomorrow’s All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, House of Representatives aspirant Hon. Olusola Gabriel Olaleye has stepped down and declared support for fellow aspirant Hon. Ibrahim Olarewaju.

Olaleye, an APC leader in Ayetoro Ekiti, announced the decision today in Ayetoro, saying it followed wide consultations with his supporters and stakeholders across the constituency. He was joined by members of his campaign team and grassroots supporters who pledged to work for Olarewaju’s emergence as the party’s candidate.

Speaking on the endorsement, Olaleye said his decision was based on the Hon Ibrahim Olarewaju’s track record as a former representative, Senior Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the level of backing he enjoys within the party structure at all levels.

“The aspirant I’m stepping down for has earned the trust of the people due to his unmatched performance during his last stint at the House of Representatives,” Olaleye said. “I am convinced by the fact that Hon. Ibrahim Olarewaju enjoys the support of stakeholders in the national, state, federal constituency, the local government, and at the ward level.”

“For the positive allegiance we owe to the party and for the unity of Ekiti North Federal Constituency II, it is my decision to step down and work for Hon. Ibrahim Olarewaju to emerge candidate of Ekiti North Federal Constituency II,” he added.

Olaleye urged his supporters across the federal constituency, and most especially Ayetoro Wards I and II, to mobilize behind Olarewaju in the primary scheduled for tomorrow, describing the move as a step toward presenting a united front for the party in the general elections.

The endorsement is expected to shift momentum in the race for the APC ticket in Ekiti North II, which covers Ido/Osi, Moba and Ilejemeje Local Government Areas. 

Hon. Ibrahim Olarewaju previously represented the constituency in the House of Representatives and is seeking a return on the platform of the APC.

Agbeyewa Farms Deepens Security Partnership with Ekiti Police Command to Strengthen Safe Agricultural Operations.

Agbeyewa Farms Deepens Security Partnership with Ekiti Police Command to Strengthen Safe Agricultural Operations.

 In a move aimed at reinforcing security collaboration and sustaining a safe environment for agricultural investment and community development, Agbeyewa Farms’ Management Team paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Falade Michael.

The visit underscored Agbeyewa Farms’ commitment to strengthening partnerships with security institutions while appreciating the continued support of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring a secure and stable operating environment across its host communities.

Leading the delegation was the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Agbeyewa Farms and Matna Foods, Seyi OSKA Aiyeleso, who emphasized the vital role security plays in advancing sustainable agricultural operations, safeguarding investments, and driving socio-economic development.

Speaking during the engagement, Mr. Aiyeleso noted that effective collaboration between the private sector and security agencies remains critical to ensuring operational stability, fostering investor confidence, and creating enabling conditions for rural transformation.

In his remarks, Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Michael, commended Agbeyewa Farms for its proactive commitment to security and praised the organisation’s growing contribution to the development of Ekiti State. He noted that corporate efforts geared toward economic growth and community empowerment significantly contribute to peace, stability, and sustainable development.

The meeting further reinforced the importance of public-private sector collaboration in strengthening security architecture and supporting agricultural and economic advancement across the state.

The delegation accompanying the MD/CEO included the Chief Security Officer of Cavista Holdings, Dauda Ismail; the General Manager, Farm Operations, Babatunde Akinsinde; Senior Head of Security, Austin Ajayi; and Heads of Security, Falemu Benjamin and Femi Joseph.