A TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY: SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR OYEBANJI AND APC EKITI.

A TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE AND DEMOCRATIC INTEGRITY: SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR OYEBANJI AND APC EKITI.

Distinguished Senator Yemi Adaramodu warmly congratulates the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and the entire leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State on their well-earned victory at the Federal High Court, which affirmed the governor as the duly recognized candidate of the party.

The Senator notes that the judgment stands as a strong affirmation of due process, internal party democracy, and the credibility of the APC primary election. He commends Governor Oyebanji for his calm disposition and steadfast commitment to democratic ideals throughout the legal process, describing the outcome as a reflection of justice and fairness.

Senator Adaramodu further applauds the unity, discipline, and maturity displayed by party leaders and members across Ekiti State, emphasizing that the victory should inspire renewed confidence and collective resolve within the APC family as preparations intensify for the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

He concludes by reaffirming his steadfast support for Governor Oyebanji and the APC, expressing optimism that Ekiti State will continue to witness sustainable development, peace, and inclusive governance under the current administration, while wishing them greater success in the journey ahead.

~~ Adaramodu Media Team

Oyebanji contesting on strength of first term performance, popular demand - Campaign DG.

Oyebanji contesting on strength of first term performance, popular demand - Campaign DG.

…. flag off campaign slated for April 27.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji is targeting a minimum of 500,000 votes and victory in all the 2,445 polling units to emerge as the overwhelming winner of the June 20, 2026 governorship election.

The Director General of the Biodun Oyebanji Campaign Organisation, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who dropped the hint also affirmed that the Ekiti Governor will be contesting on the strength of his performance and the popular demand by the people of the State.

Senator Fasuyi disclosed that the Governor will officially flag off his campaign for second term with a massive rally at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on April 27 to make a big statement of intent of his readiness to serve the people on a higher scale.

Fasuyi who spoke at a the maiden  press conference organised by the campaign council on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, said the Council and the APC through its canvassers are working towards winning in all the 2,445 polling units, all the 177 wards and all the 16 local government areas.

He said Oyebanji will be campaigning for re-election on a record of superlative performance with verifiable indices on ground as attested to by the people who have felt the impact of his governance.

Fasuyi, who is the Senator representing Ekiti North in the upper legislative chamber, said the grand flag-off rally is expected to complement the door-to-door and street-to-street campaign that had commenced following the lifting of the ban on open campaign by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The BAO Campaign chief who served in similar capacity in the 2022 governorship election,  noted that the good works of the APC flag bearer in the areas of infrastructure development, education, healthcare, better workers' welfare, job creation are already speaking in favour of the Governor ahead of the poll.

While noting that the Oyebanji campaign is complemented by the APC party structures, Fasuyi said  the campaign team is formidable and well prepared  for a clean, peaceful and rigorous engagement with the people of the state throughout the electioneering period.

He promised a campaign that is based on issues in which "every APC member is an equal canvasser and no one is a spectator" adding that: "This campaign is intra-local government, intra-ward and intra-ward. We will market our record and our plan, not abuse opponents."

Canvassing one of the major reasons why Oyebanji should be re-elected by the electorate, Fasuyi emphasized that the governor has worked to ensure that Ekiti is the most secured state in Nigeria adding that the performance recorded during the first term has justified the need to reward the APC candidate with a fresh term of four years.

Fasuyi said: "Let me place the facts on the table. Four years ago, an APC Governor, His Excellency, Dr John Kayode Fayemi handed a clear mandate to his would-be successor, that he should surpass him in terms of performance. Governor Oyebanji accepted the challenge anf the rest is history.

"He started the work with all his energy immediately after his inauguration. Roads have been fixed across all 16 LGAs and 22 LCDAs. Our schools have been renovated, teachers get trained, and bursaries restored. Health centres now wear new look having been comprehensively renovated, well-equipped and properly staffed.

"Ekiti is now ranked the most secured state in Nigeria. On transparency, Ekiti scored 39 out of 39 in Q4 2025 and 100 out of 100 as a progressive performer in Q4 2024. We topped the 2026 Subnational Audit Efficacy Index. Food inflation in Ekiti is now the lowest in Nigeria. The Ekiti Knowledge Zone is underway. Farm settlements are back.

"Women lead as Deputy Governor, Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service; and Accountant General of the State and as chairperson of local government council, among others. These are not claims, drive on the roads, visit the hospitals, talk to workers, ask farmers. Performance speaks."

The Director General used the opportunity to call on the media to report exactly what they see, shun propaganda, visit the projects and verify every claim adding that the council was ready to respond to every claim with necessary facts and figures. 

Fasuyi stressed further that the council and its candidate will not sponsor falsehood or exaggerate figures as the various projects and policies were enough for campaign. He urged media practitioners to always reach out to the council for matters that need clarifications for the public to know the truth in the campaign trail.

Former Political Asviser to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu who also spoke at the news conference, hailed Oyebanji for providing good governance and purposeful leadership noting that polling 500,000 votes which had never happened in the history of the state is achievable.

Ojudu specifically commended Oyebanji for effective management of the state security architecture and ensuring security of lives and property despite the perceived insecurity in some neighbouring states.

Present at the also present at the conference were Chairman of the Media Committee of the Campaign, Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun; Special Adviser on Political and Allied Matters, Chief Jide Awe; chieftain of APC Elders Forum, Chief Ronke Okusanya; members of the House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council and other party chieftains.

Ekiti Guber: APC campaign council pledges issue-based campaign on Oyebanji's achievements.

Ekiti Guber: APC campaign council pledges issue-based campaign on Oyebanji's achievements.

...set to flag-off campaign April 27.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Campaign Council for the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged to embark on issue-based campaign ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. 

The Director General of the council, Senator Cyril Fasuyi gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, at a press briefing heralding the commencement of the campaign activities. 

The Director General said the campaign council is poised to present the achievements of the governor to Ekiti electorates devoid of divisive rhetoric and personal attacks.

While disclosing that the campaign will officially flag-off on April 27, 2026 at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, he noted that the campaign will commence at the grassroots levels across the state. 

His words: "The campaign we are flagging off will be issue-based. We are not here to trade insults. We are here to present records, results, and a roadmap. Our candidate is a known friend of all, Mr. Prosperity Sharer, Mr. Projects, MR unifier, the People’s Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, popularly referred to as BAO. He is seeking re-election on the strength of his first-term performance and in response to the wishes of the people. 

"Let me place the facts on the table. Four years ago, an APC Governor, His Excellency, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi handed a clear mandate to his would-be successor, that he should surpass him in terms of performance. Gov Oyebanji accepted the challenge and the rest is history. 

"He started the work with all his energy immediately after his inauguration. Roads have been fixed across all 16 LGAs and 22 LCDAs. 

"Our schools have been renovated, teachers get trained, and bursaries restored. Health centres now wear new look having been comprehensively renovated and well equipped and properly staffed."

He declared that the target is to secure landslide victory across all the 177 wards with a minimum of 500,000 votes while urging the media to hold the campaign council accountable and the opposition. 

"Our instruction to party members is clear. Every APC member is an equal canvasser. No one is a spectator. This campaign is intra local government, intra ward, and intra unit. It must run without rancour. We will market our record\ and our plan, not abuse opponents.

"Our directive is clear. Perish the thought of violence from our side. We have told every of our member to market our record, and not abuse any opponent. Governor Oyebanji has kept Ekiti the most secured state in Nigeria. We will not destroy that record during the campaign. We will deal in facts, not fights.

"Our objective is for APC to win for Governor Oyebanji in all the 177 Wards of Ekiti State. We are targeting a minimum of 500,000 votes. With discipline and hard work, it is achievable.

"You are the eyes and ears of the people. We ask you for one thing only: report what you see. Go to the projects. Speak to the people. Verify every claim, including ours. Eschew propaganda. If you hear anything from the opposition, please confirm it from us. Call us. We will respond with facts.

"The APC and the BAO 2026 Campaign will not sponsor an iota of falsehood. We will not exaggerate figures. What we have done is enough. What we plan to do is clear. We are very focused."

COURT RULING: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLANREWAJU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR BIODUN ABAYOMI OYEBANJI, TARGETS 500,000 VOTES FOR JUNE 2026 ELECTION.

COURT RULING: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLANREWAJU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR BIODUN ABAYOMI OYEBANJI, TARGETS 500,000 VOTES FOR JUNE 2026 ELECTION.

Hon. (Barr.) Ibrahim Kunle Olanrewaju, a former Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a frontline contestant for the APC ticket in Ekiti North Constituency II, has warmly congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji following the Federal High Court's dismissal of the suit challenging his candidacy.

Speaking shortly after the judgment was delivered in Abuja, Hon. Olanrewaju described the court's decision as a triumph for internal democracy and the rule of law. He noted that the ruling confirms the overwhelming will of the party members who chose the Governor to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the upcoming June 2026 governorship election.

"My presence in court today was to witness the ruling of the court on the said case, and like I have always envisaged, it came out as expected," Hon. Olanrewaju stated. "This victory is not just for the Governor, but for the APC and the entire people of Ekiti State."

Reflecting on the party’s internal processes, he added: "The party has spoken through the voice of her members through the choice of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to fly the party flag. With this legal hurdle now behind us, we can fully concentrate on the task ahead."

Looking forward to the general election, Hon. Olanrewaju expressed immense confidence in the Governor’s popularity and performance. He declared that the focus of the party leadership and supporters would now shift toward a massive mobilization drive.

"With this victory, we are more united than ever. We can now concentrate on delivering over 500,000 votes for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in the June 2026 election to ensure the continuation of the remarkable progress we are witnessing in our dear state."

Hon. Olanrewaju urged all party faithful to close ranks and work harmoniously to ensure a landslide victory for the APC at the June 2026 polls.

Hillside University Secures Full Accreditation for Nursing, Mass Communication, Cybersecurity, Others.

Hillside University Secures Full Accreditation for Nursing, Mass Communication, Cybersecurity, Others.

All academic programmes presented by Hillside University of Science and Technology, Okemesi, Ekiti State, to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for accreditation have received full accreditation status.

The President and Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Iheanyichukwu Okoro, disclosed this during a staff assembly held on Friday, April 10, 2026.

He listed the fully accredited programmes as Nursing Science, Economics, Mass Communication, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, “The University presented five academic programmes for accreditation during the exercise conducted between October 2025 and January 2026, in line with NUC guidelines for programme maturity. All five programmes were awarded full accreditation status.”

He emphasised that,  "This was the University’s first participation in a formal accreditation exercise", describing the outcome as a testament to the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, quality assurance, and global best practices.

Prof. Okoro expressed gratitude to God, staff, and other stakeholders for their staunch support and dedication before, during, and after the exercise. He described the achievement as a reflection of the collective effort and common vision of the university community.

He also drew attention to upcoming accreditation exercises for other programmes expected to mature within the year. “These will involve not only the NUC but also key professional and regulatory bodies, including the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN),” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor further reaffirmed that all 35 academic programmes of the university had earlier been duly verified and approved by the NUC, thereby authorising the institution to admit students through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal.

OJUAWO MEETS APC LEADERSHIP IN IKERE EKITI.

OJUAWO MEETS APC LEADERSHIP IN IKERE EKITI.

Hon. (AVM Rtd) Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, the Honourable member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I paid a strategic visit to party leaders in Ikere Ekiti to brief them on his achievements and ongoing legislative efforts. The meeting, held at the Ekiti South Senatorial Hall in Ikere, was well attended by key APC stakeholders and chaired by Hon. Francis Aladejebi, who warmly welcomed participants on behalf of the host community at the instance of Hon. Ojuawo, popularly known as O’nfo Loke.

In his address, Hon. Ojuawo expressed deep appreciation to the leaders for honoring his invitation. He presented a comprehensive report of his achievements in office, as well as several programmes already captured in the budget and awaiting implementation. He also charged Ikere leaders to continue supporting the BAO administration as the state approaches the election period. In their responses, Ikere leaders commended his performance, affirming that he has delivered commendably in his current role.

Notably, Hon. Niyi Fabiku, an indigene of Ikere Ekiti and former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, praised Ojuawo’s legislative impact, stating: “AVM Sir, I am delighted to listen to you. You have truly impressed me. Out of the 360 members in the House, your ability to successfully advance several motions and bills, alongside your constituency interventions, speaks volumes of your competence. Well done, sir.”

Also speaking, Engr. Tunde Fakayode appreciated Hon. Ojuawo’s presentation, noting that Ikere leaders had listened attentively and would further deliberate on the engagement.

Members of Hon. Ojuawo’s entourage included Hon. Ropo Ogunbolude, Major COB Aluko, Prof. Philip Adetiloye, Chief JS Alabi (Asako), Baba Bode Ologun, Mr. Lawrence Ajimotin, Hon. Femi Babalola, Hon. Femi Ajayi, Hon. Oluremi Ajayi (Babintin), and Hon. Ayodeji Ajayi. Otunba Kayode Fasae sent his apologies for his inability to attend due to a state engagement.

OYEBANJI AT ABUAD LECTURE SAYS EKITI REAPING BENEFITS OF CONTINUITY IN GOVERNANCE.

OYEBANJI AT ABUAD LECTURE SAYS EKITI REAPING BENEFITS OF CONTINUITY IN GOVERNANCE.

...says worthy legacies can be built from pragmatic succession plan.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said the State is reaping benefits of deliberate policy of continuity of programmes, policies and projects that add value to governance and beneficial to the people.

Oyebanji said the best way to preserve legacy and ensure continuity is to deeply entrench institutional systems that carry on seamlessly even in the absence of pioneers and achieve sustainable development in all key sectors.

The Governor spoke on Tuesday while delivering the 2026 Afe Babalola Distinguished Personality Lecture organized by the Department of Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) in honour of the Founder and Chancellor of the institution, Aare Afe Babalola(SAN). 

For worthy legacies to be built, Oyebanji advised leaders to always develop a pragmatic succession plan that will sustain laudable vision and enlistment of dedicated and capable lieutenants who do not only believe in the vision but also committed to its continuation and improvement.

The Governor revealed that he had been prepared for his present role right from under the tutelage of the first elected Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and his immediate predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi in which he held positions of Special Assistant, Special Adviser, Chief of Staff, Commissioner, Director General and Secretary to the State Government.

According to him, the offices held before he became Governor gave him opportunities to serve the people, add value to governance and gained requisite experience from leaders who deliberately put in place succession plans that is presently benefiting the state.

In the the lecture titled "Building Legacies: Governance, Successor-Generation and Continuity," Oyebanji noted that the core of his administration's philosophy is the concept of continuity of inherited government projects irrespective of the political party from whom they were inherited.

This, he said, informed the decision of his administration to complete projects started by his predecessors in office including Chief Segun Oni, Mr Ayodele Fayose and Dr Kayode Fayemi as well as the diligent implementation of Ekiti Transition Law 2022 which mandates continuation of government projects by the succeeding administration.

The Governor also paid glowing tributes to Aare Babalola for bequeathing numerous legacies to Ekiti, his home state, Nigeria and humanity at large on his lifetime in virtually all spheres of human life as "a very distinguished Ekiti elder statesman, an archbishop in the legal temple, a towering national figure and one of the most iconic African achievers of modern era."

He hailed the legal icon and eminent educationist for establishing ABUAD which he has built to become a top destination for excellence in tertiary education and a citadel of learning that was recently ranked among 100 top global universities, 3rd in Africa and 1st in Nigeria by the Times Higher Education Impact.

Apart from education, the Ekiti Governor also lauded Aare Babalola for his legacies of hardwork, investment in healthcare through the establishment of ABUAD Multi System Hospital, agriculture, empowerment, creation of Ekiti State, among others which have earned him the status of a living legend and immortalized him in the hearts of the people.

Explaining the link between good governance and continuity, Oyebanji said his administration has been fully committed to a thirty-year blueprint, Ekiti State Development Plan 2020-2050 which is also in sync with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He added that his campaign manifesto of 2022 was sourced from the blueprint and consequently crystallized into his administration's six-pillar agenda.

He said: "I must mention that at the core of our philosophy as an administration is the concept of continuity of inherited government projects. Apart from the fact that this administration is a continuation of the last one as we belong to the same party and I was also a critical participant in the preceding administration, I was personally convinced that each government is a continuation of those before it.

"So, I was committed to the completion of projects that existed before our administration including projects started by Chief Segun Oni, Mr Ayodele Fayose and my immediate predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi. The benefit of this is that today, we have completed the rehabilitation of Ifaki-Iworoko-Ado Ekiti Road, the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, the first phase of the Ring Road, the IPP Project, the Traditional Council Chambers, Ado Ekiti Bus Terminal, RAAMP roads, among other legacy projects.

"Additionally, we have also delivered or continuing on many projects that were initiated by our administration, such as power projects that have seen electricity supply improvement across the state. Many road projects within Ado metropolis such as GRA III Extension Road, Maryland Road, Oke Ila Road, Agric Olope-Matthew Link Road, Moferere Road, Omisanjana-Ajebamidele Road.

"We have also completed Ikole-Ara-Isinbode Road, Omu-Ijelu Road, Ikere-Ise Road, Ikere-Ilawe Road, Ikere-Igbara Odo Road, Ikogosi-Igbara Odo Road, Itawure-Okemesi Road among other roads across communities in most LGAs in our state, while many projects are at various stages of completion.

"Our government is currently building an 80-bed complex at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, in addition to the complete overhauling and equipping of all our secondary and primary health facilities. We are also in the process of completing the International Centre for Arts and Culture and Indoor Sports Complex in Ado Ekiti."

ABUAD Founder, Aare Babalola hailed Oyebanji for delivering one of the best public lectures he has heard recently adding that the lecture was lucid, easy to understand, stimulating, deep and capturing key ingredients that enriched the understanding of the audience on the principles of continuity and succession in governance.

Aare Babalola advised the Governor to consider coming back to ABUAD at the end of his public service to lecture students and share his insights and experience in governance as a means of giving back to humanity.

The legal luminary urged the Governor to beam his searchlight on the ongoing work by putting pressure on the contractor handling the federal road which leads to the institution considering the hardship faced by workers including academic staff in arriving at their duty posts.

"Whoever is the contractor working on that road, help us ensure that work.is going on day and night because we know what we suffer because of the present condition of the road. That is the only request I have for you today," Aare Babalola said.