NO VACANCY IN OKE-AYABA: Ekiti Women Tell Political Contractors and Moneybags.

NO VACANCY IN OKE-AYABA: Ekiti Women Tell Political Contractors and Moneybags.

By: Asubiojo G.O.

In what can only be described as a bold political declaration, women and progressive political heavyweights from Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, Igede Ekiti have sent a strong warning to opposition forces eyeing the Ekiti State Government House ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

During a massive mobilisation rally held in Igede Ekiti, the All Progressives Congress (APC) women, led by the Ekiti State APC Women Leader, Mrs. Caroline Eegunjobi, reiterated that “there is no vacancy in the Oke Ayaba Government House until 2030.”

Mrs. Eegunjobi, while addressing party faithful, cited Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s impressive achievements across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, health, civil service reforms, agriculture, and the economy. She asserted that Ekiti women are politically conscious and deeply objective in their decision-making, hence their full endorsement of Governor Oyebanji’s second-term ambition.

This resolute stand was echoed by APC women leaders across other local government areas, including Mrs. Aanu Elegbeleye (Irepodun/Ifelodun LG), Mrs. Kikelomo Babalola (Ikere LG), and Mrs. Abiodun Oladapo (Ekiti South West LG). They all reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty to the governor and the party.

The Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, praised the women for their unity and loyalty, describing them as the backbone of the party’s strength. She warned against the deceit of “political contractors and moneybags” attempting to sway women’s support with financial inducements during the party primaries.

Delivering a goodwill message from the First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, Mrs. Afuye assured the women that the current administration remains committed to empowering women politically, financially, and administratively.

"This government will never neglect you. We are for you 100 percent," she quoted the governor’s wife, urging women not to allow intruders to “reap where they did not sow.”

Also speaking at the event, Mrs. Ronke Okusanya, Chairperson of the Ekiti APC Women Elders’ Council, expressed satisfaction with the unity displayed, saying it is a clear sign that the APC will triumph in the upcoming election.

Chief Jide Awe, Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor, called on party members to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by INEC, describing it as vital to securing victory.

The Wife of the Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun LG, Mrs. Helen Oluwatuyi, appreciated the massive turnout and stated that the success of the mobilisation was proof of the women’s unwavering support for Governor Oyebanji.

The event was graced by local government chairmen, commissioners, special advisers, market women, women-led organisations, and the Hon. Sola Elesin-led State Working Committee, all of whom gave full backing to the women’s stand.