Ekiti 2026: Fayemi urges Sustained Mobilization for Oyebanji’s Re-election.

Ekiti 2026: Fayemi urges Sustained Mobilization for Oyebanji’s Re-election.

….let’s make the victory resounding, he says. 

The Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to step up their mobilisation for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re- election for a second term, Inspite of weak opposition in the state. 

Dr Fayemi gave the charge during the annual get-together of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, held at his Isan-Ekiti country home on Friday, stressing that victory at the polls requires sustained hard work, unity and strategic grassroots engagement across all wards and local government areas.

The former Governor noted that while the current administration has recorded notable achievements, party members must not be complacent, adding that strong performance in governance must be complimented with effective political mobilisation to secure re-election.

Fayemi who admitted that Governor Oyebanji’s superlative performance in the last three years had weakened opposition parties and almost made Ekiti a one-party state, said Inspite of this, concerted efforts must me made so as to make the June 20, 2026 victory a resounding one. 

He urged party faithful to close ranks, intensify door-to-door campaigns and continue to project the achievements of the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji Administration, describing the Governor as a steady and people-oriented leader, who is committed to the development of Ekiti State.

Fayemi further called on party members to remain focused, disciplined and peaceful in their engagements, expressing confidence that with collective effort and vigilance, the APC would record another resounding victory at the next governorship election in the state.

He said "I just want to thank the leadership of the party because when I said as for me and my family we are for Governor Oyebanji, you all queue behind me and I also thank you for supporting the Governor but it's not yet enough, where we are going now is the real business and I don't want us to be complacent that we do not have opposition.

"We must redouble our efforts, even if Governor Oyebanji is the only one on the ballot on June 20, 2026 (which I know is not ), don't let us underrate any party. Let’s go to the poll with all the energy and mobilisation we can muster and make the victory a resounding one”. 

Governor Oyebanji, in his remarks at the event,  expressed his gratitude to the former Governor and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their continued support and guidance ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.

Governor Oyebanji said the party must approach the election as a united front, stressing that cohesion, loyalty and collective responsibility among members remain critical to sustaining the gains recorded by his administration and securing victory at the polls.

Oyebanji emphasized that the APC must demonstrate strength through peaceful mobilisation, effective grassroots engagement and issue-based campaigns, noting that unity within the party would send a strong signal of confidence and readiness to the electorate.

"Well, I don't have much to say. I adopt everything as said by our leader. I will just thank God for what He has done for us in Ekiti and also thank our leader and the leadership of the party. I know that there is nobody today in Ekiti that is not proud of our party. 

" Governor Fayemi said something that I want us to think about, that we should channel all the strength we have as a party to the June gubernatorial election. God has delivered us from the crisis of primaries, let's approach the June 20, 2026 election with all the energy we have conserved , all the mobilisation and as a united front and demonstrate to them that this state belongs to us", he added. 

Other speakers including the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeoye Aribasoye; Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu; and State APC Chairman, Barrister Sola Elesin; hailed the Oyebanji -led administration for the impact it has made in the lives of the people in the last three years, a development they said had increased the fortune of the party in Ekiti. 

Also at the event were, Wife of the former Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, members of the National and State Assembly, Ekiti APC Chairman, council chairmen, councillors and chairmen of Ward and local government chapters of the party, among others. 

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Ekiti Guber 2026: PDP Candidate Missing, As INEC Releases Names, Particulars of 12 Governorship Candidates.

Ekiti Guber 2026: PDP Candidate Missing, As INEC Releases Names, Particulars of 12 Governorship Candidates.

The name of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede is missing in the list of candidates and running mates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Oluyede emerged on November 8,2025 as the party’s governorship candidate conducted by the Aminu Turaki-led National Working Committee.

RAYOPOST reporter who was at the INEC state headquarters located along the new Iyin-Ekiti road, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital on Monday observed that the names and particulars of the PDP candidates were missing among the 12 candidates displayed by the commission.

According to reliable sources in INEC who spoke with RAYOPOST, the ongoing national crisis in the PDP which has resulted in two factions laying claim to the leadership of the party, with a series of litigations filled at the courts.

Ekiti 2026 Gov Candidates their deputies;

1. Accord Party – Opeyemi Falegan (41)

Omoyemi Olaleye (42)

2. African Action Congress – Akande Oluwasegun(36)

Oluwasanmi Fajuyigbe

3. Action Democratic Party – Ayodeji Ojo (42)

Itunu Ibitoye (35)

4. African Democratic Congress ADC – Oluwadare Bejide (66)

Paul Olowoyeye(52)

5. All Progressives Congress (APC) – Biodun Oyebanji (58)

Monisade Afuye (67)

6. Action People’s Party – Bidemi Awogbemi(36)

Akinyemi Adewumi (53)

7. Allied People’s Movement- Joseph Anifowose (65)

Margaret Ilesanmi (68)

8. Labour Party (LP)

Oyebanji Olajuyin (67)

Ayokunle Okumade (45)

9. New Nigeria People Party (NNPP)

Blessing Abegunde (35)

Francis Ajayi (65)

10. People’s Redemption Party (PRP)

Olaniyi Ayodele (49)

Modupe Adebiyi(35)

11. Young Progressive Party (YPP)

Owoola Daramola(54)

Opeyemi Adeyemo(51)

12. Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)

Victor Adetunji (38)

Adesina Oyeniyi (35)

CROSSOVER: WHY OYEBANJI DESERVES 2025 BEST GOVERNOR, 2026 SECOND TERM.

CROSSOVER: WHY OYEBANJI DESERVES 2025 BEST GOVERNOR, 2026 SECOND TERM.

-By Segun Dipe

Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) has been a transformative force in Ekiti State, driving shared prosperity and empowering citizens through innovative initiatives. His leadership embodies simplicity, inclusivity, and a commitment to service, making him a standout candidate for the 2025 Governor of the Year Award.

Oyebanji's vision for Ekiti focuses on empowering citizens and promoting economic growth, securing his re-election in 2026. His administration has been marked by tangible results, earning him a strong contention for the award.

One can readily point to the following key achievements:

- Infrastructure Boost: Oyebanji in 2025 commissioned 10 major road projects, with 25 more underway, and reconnected communities to the national grid.

- Agricultural Revolution: Oyebanji launched "Bring Back the Youth in Agriculture" scheme, empowering 4,567 young farmers with ₦1 billion, increasing enrollment from 1,000 to 5,000 in just a year.

- Education Transformation: Oyebanji renovated 203 secondary schools and 900 primary schools, with teachers receiving motivation and modern learning facilities.

- Healthcare Revamp: Oyebanji renovated 9 general hospitals and 105 primary health centers, with the Ulerawa initiative providing free healthcare services.

- Fiscal Transparency: Ekiti ranked first in BudgIT's State Fiscal Transparency League multiple times, showcasing Oyebanji's commitment to accountability.

- Economic Growth: Oyebanji signed ₦415.57 billion 2026 budget into law, prioritizing infrastructure development, food security, and wealth creation.

- Revenue Reform: Oyebanji established Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, ensuring transparency and accountability.

And the following are Oyebanji's priorities in 2026 as reflected in his "Budget of Sustainable Governance":

- Completing ongoing projects

- Food security

- Wealth creation

- Infrastructure development

- Revenue administration reform

- Education and human capital

- Governance and transparency

These priorities align with the Ekiti State Development Plan 2021-2050, outlining a long-term vision for the state's growth.

Oyebanji is no doubt a model of Servant Leadership, with his leadership style characterized by simplicity, inclusivity, and a commitment to service. His focus on tangible results rather than political fanfare has earned him widespread acclaim.

With Oyebanji's impactful governance, he's the frontrunner for the 2025 Governor of the Year and favorite for re-election in 2026. His achievements have set a new standard for governance in Ekiti State, making him the obvious choice for a second term.

As Ekiti State looks to the future, Oyebanji's vision and leadership are clear. His commitment to empowering citizens and promoting economic growth has transformed the state, making him the ideal candidate to take Ekiti to the next level.

If not BAO, then who else?

Segun Dipe is the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ekiti State.

CHRISTMAS: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLAREWAJU CELEBRATES WITH CONSTITUENTS, ASSURES OF SUSTAINED PROSPERITY UNDER TINUBU AND OYEBANJI LEADERSHIP.

CHRISTMAS: HON. IBRAHIM KUNLE OLAREWAJU CELEBRATES WITH CONSTITUENTS, ASSURES OF SUSTAINED PROSPERITY UNDER TINUBU AND OYEBANJI LEADERSHIP.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, extends his warmest greetings to the Christian faithful across Nigeria and particularly in Ekiti State as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

 Sending a heartfelt message to the people of Ekiti North Constituency II comprising Ido-Osi, Moba, and Ilejemeje, Hon. Olarewaju admonishes all believers to remember that Jesus is the true reason for the season. He emphasized that the essence of this period is rooted in the teachings of Christ, which center primarily on love, the spirit of sharing, and the act of gifting to those in need.

Reflecting on the state of the nation, Hon. Olarewaju assured Nigerians that the "Renewed Hope" agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which has already begun to manifest through positive shifts in the economy, will be sustained for the benefit of all citizens. He further highlighted the synergy between the federal and state governments, citing the "Shared Prosperity" vision of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. He noted that the Governor’s administration has recorded monumental attainments across Ekiti State, proving that strategic leadership can deliver tangible development to the grassroots.

Addressing the specific concerns of his home constituency, the Senior Special Assistant moved to restore hope to the people of Ekiti North Constituency II. Acknowledging that adequate representation and the constituency’s "lost glory" may currently seem like a mirage, he assured his people that a restoration is at hand.

 Hon. Olarewaju urged the constituents to remain steadfast in their faith in God and to maintain absolute confidence in the leadership of Governor Oyebanji, promising that their commitment to the progressive fold will ensure the return of quality representation and the dividends of democracy to every ward in the constituency.

GOVERNOR OYEBANJI URGES CHRISTIANS TO EMPHASIZE PEACE, LOVE, UNITY AT CHRISTMAS AND BEYOND.

GOVERNOR OYEBANJI URGES CHRISTIANS TO EMPHASIZE PEACE, LOVE, UNITY AT CHRISTMAS AND BEYOND.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged the people of the State and other Nigerians to use the Christmas season to deepen love and harmonious relationship among one another  in order to have a peaceful and better society.

The Governor who congratulated the Christians and the people of the state generally for witnessing another Christmas, said the season offers another opportunity for sober reflection and prayers for the state in particular and Nigeria in general for sustained peace and development.

The Governor, in a Christmas message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, said the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ calls for celebration because it signaled God’s special love to mankind and His desire for a peaceful world by bringing the Prince of Peace to the world.

The Governor extended his best wishes to the people of Ekiti State,  urging them to key into the messages of love for one another, sacrifices, tolerance, humility, compassion and care for those in distress which were the hallmarks of Jesus Christ’s teachings during his earthly  ministry.

He stressed that Christmas is not meant for eating, drinking and merriment alone, but reassessing one’s relationship with God and exploring areas to show love and kindness to fellow human beings. 

“As we rejoice at this Yuletide season, the true essence of the season must not be lost on us. We should reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ and its significance to mankind. This offers an opportunity to deepen love for ourselves and strengthen our harmonious relationships.

“Let us be our brothers’ keepers by showing love and compassion to one another as exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ whose birth we are celebrating this season.

“I urge the Christian faithful to practise the teachings of Jesus Christ by living in peace and harmony with adherence of other faiths. 

The Governor called on the Christian community and indeed all the people of the state not to relent in their prayers for a peaceful election as the state prepares for the governorship poll  next year .

He also appealed Ekiti residents  and Nigerians in general  to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his quest to reset the country on the path of growth, development and shared prosperity through the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“It’s been a wonderful year and we remain thankful to God. I wish Ekitikete a merry Christmas as we look forward to a greater level of joy, peace and prosperity in the coming year”, the Governor added.

Olajuyin Donates N1.1m to Ekiti South West Wards for Christmas Celebrations.

Olajuyin Donates N1.1m to Ekiti South West Wards for Christmas Celebrations.

Engineer Olasunkanmi Olajuyin has donated a total sum of N1.1 million to the 11 wards in Ekiti South West Local Government Area of Ekiti State to support Christmas celebrations across the communities.

The donation, which was shared equally among the wards, was aimed at assisting residents, particularly the less privileged, to celebrate the festive season with joy and a sense of belonging.

Speaking during the presentation, Olajuyin, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti in Ikere Local Government Area, said the gesture was part of his commitment to giving back to society and supporting grassroots development.

He urged people of Ekiti South Federal Constituency I to use the festive period to promote love, unity and peaceful coexistence, while also extending kindness and support to the less privileged in their communities.

Olajuyin noted that Christmas remained a season of sacrifice and compassion, calling on well-meaning individuals to complement government efforts by reaching out to those in need.

The funds were formally handed over to the APC Local Government Party Chairman in Ekiti South West, who in turn distributed the money to the ward chairmen across the 11 wards in the local government area.

Fayemi Urges Hope and Sober Reflection in Christmas Message to Nigerians.

Fayemi Urges Hope and Sober Reflection in Christmas Message to Nigerians.

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has extended warm greetings to Nigerians as they celebrate Christmas and prepare to usher in the New Year.

In a message issued by the head of the Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi urges Nigerians to embrace the profound meaning of Christmas, which symbolises hope, love, peace, and sacrifice, calling these timeless values that resonate with everyone. 

While acknowledging the economic and social challenges facing the country today, he noted, however, that Nigeria has repeatedly demonstrated the capacity to endure and rise stronger through collective resolve.

‘’While we cannot deny the reality of the challenges before us, we must also not surrender our faith in the future of our country,” he stated. “Moments like Christmas remind us that even in times of uncertainty, hope can be renewed, and light can emerge from darkness.”

The former governor called on Nigerians to embrace sober and responsible celebrations, mindful of prevailing economic realities and the need to show solidarity with the less privileged.

Fayemi reflected on the deeper meaning of Christmas, describing it as a celebration of love, sacrifice, humility, and compassion, values which resonate deeply with Nigeria’s cultural and communal traditions.

He further stated that, ‘’Christmas is not merely a season of merrymaking. It has profound spiritual significance, representing hope, the promise of salvation, and the ultimate sacrifice of love.

‘’As we celebrate, let us reflect on these values and how they can be applied to rebuild the social fabric of our dear nation.

"We may be in a difficult season, but we are not a hopeless people. As we transition into the New Year, let us carry with us a spirit of determination. I am confident that with collective effort and the enduring grace of God, Nigeria will emerge stronger and more prosperous."

He concluded by wishing all Nigerians a peaceful Christmas and a productive, secure, and flourishing New Year. 

Signed 

Mallam Ahmad Sajoh

Head, the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja

December 24th, 2025