BAO Solidarity Movement Backs Oyebanji for 2026, Passes Vote of Confidence.

BAO Solidarity Movement Backs Oyebanji for 2026, Passes Vote of Confidence.

The BAO Solidarity Movement (BSM), a socio-political group in Ekiti State, has thrown its weight behind Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, passing a vote of confidence in his administration and urging the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rally behind his re-election bid in 2026.

The group, after a leadership meeting in Ado Ekiti, described Oyebanji’s performance as “unprecedented and people-driven,” stressing that he deserved another term to consolidate on his achievements.

In a statement by its Convener and Director-General, Malam T. S. Salami, the group listed the governor’s “landmark achievements in infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, youth empowerment, sports development, and inclusive governance” as reasons for its endorsement.

Salami said:

“We unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Oyebanji. He has performed exceptionally well, and we proudly endorse him to continue as Governor of Ekiti State. We urge delegates in the APC primary to give him overwhelming support so that he can serve until 2030 and consolidate on his gains.”

The movement also commended the over 300 socio-political groups and stakeholders who had previously endorsed both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji.

On party unity, Salami called on APC members to “respect the leadership’s consensus arrangements” and work for the governor’s victory in the primary and general elections.

He further urged eligible residents to take part in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the Permanent Voter’s Card as “the only tool to sustain good governance.”

The BSM appealed to INEC to expand voter registration centres, especially in Ado Ekiti, to ease the pressure of large crowds.

Other leaders of the movement who signed the statement include Chief Adesina Femi Sargon (Deputy DG), Ganiyu Hammed (DDG, Logistics and Strategies), Alhaji Gboyega A. Azeez (DDG, Finance), Biodun Fatoki (DDG, Administration), Remi Aduloju (DDG, Contacts and Mobilisation), Comrade Akinwumi Olamide (DDG, Media), and Comrade Sylvester Adeleye (DDG, Communication/Videography).