AFAN Congratulates Oyebanji on Historic Re-election.

AFAN Congratulates Oyebanji on Historic Re-election.

The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Ekiti State Chapter, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Christianah Afuye, on their victory in the June 20 governorship election.

In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, the State Chairman of AFAN, Mr.Sunday Adekogbon  described the Governor's re-election as a clear endorsement of his administration's developmental strides, particularly in the agricultural sector.

Oyebanji made history by becoming the first democratically elected governor in Ekiti State to secure a second term in office, winning in all sixteen local government areas and polling 319,224 votes as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to AFAN, the overwhelming support received by the Governor reflected the confidence reposed in him by farmers, rural dwellers, market women and other stakeholders who have benefitted from his administration's Agriculture for Food Security and Prosperity agenda.

The association commended the Governor's achievements in agriculture, including land development and input support programmes, youth engagement initiatives in agriculture, the establishment of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and his inclusive approach to governance.

AFAN further pledged its continued support for the administration's second-term agenda and expressed readiness to partner with the government in advancing mechanisation, irrigation, affordable agricultural credit, value-chain development and other initiatives aimed at boosting food production.

The association also prayed for wisdom, strength and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to lead the state towards greater food security, economic prosperity and sustainable development.

"With Governor Oyebanji's re-election, Ekiti farmers can look forward to continuity, stability and greater opportunities for growth," the statement added.

#EkitiDecides2026: Reps Candidate Olarewaju Congratulates Oyebanji, Hails Re-elected Governor as ‘Jinx Breaker’.

#EkitiDecides2026: Reps Candidate Olarewaju Congratulates Oyebanji, Hails Re-elected Governor as ‘Jinx Breaker’.

 Following the landmark outcome of the gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ekiti North Constituency II (House of Representatives), Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju, has warmly congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his historic and resounding re-election victory at the polls.

In an official statement, Olarewaju, a former presidential aide, described the Governor’s sweeping triumph across all 16 local government areas and 177 wards as a well-deserved validation of his people-centered, impactful governance over the last three and a half years.

Hon. Olarewaju particularly lauded Governor Oyebanji for breaking a major political jinx in Ekiti State. Since the state’s creation 30 years ago, no single democratically elected governor had successfully completed two straight four-year terms back-to-back under the same administration, a trend Olarewaju noted had previously hindered long-term infrastructural planning and continuity.

"By securing this second consecutive term, Governor Oyebanji has rewritten the political history of our state," Olarewaju remarked. "This record-breaking feat will not only sustain the socioeconomic progress recorded so far but will also heavily enhance the progressive values of the APC and maximize human capital development across the state."

Reacting to the final results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), where Governor Oyebanji pulled a landslide **319,224 votes**, the House of Representatives hopeful noted that the figures represent the highest number of votes ever recorded by a winning gubernatorial candidate in the history of Ekiti State. According to him, this landslide victory serves as an undeniable testament to the Governor's soaring popularity and deep connection with the grassroots.

Olarewaju further extended his congratulations to the First Lady of the State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, noting that her retention of the role for an uninterrupted eight-year stretch is a major win for grassroots welfare. He emphasized that this continuity would allow her office to expand on life-changing initiatives targeted at women, widows, orphans, people living with disabilities, and vulnerable children.

The former presidential aide also commended the national and state leadership of the All Progressives Congress. He recalled that the APC had already made history in the state when Governor Oyebanji successfully succeeded his predecessor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, marking the first time a ruling party smoothly transitioned to its own successor in Ekiti. With this latest election, the party has broken yet another glass ceiling.

While thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful, smooth, and orderly democratic process, Olarewaju declared the general populace of the state as the true beneficiaries of the election.

"This unprecedented victory is not just for the Governor or the party; it is a victory for assured sustainability, policy consistency, and tangible development in Ekiti State.

The Ekiti of our collective dreams is now fully on track to becoming a reality with this second-term mandate secured in the bag," he concluded.

“I will work harder, smarter and serve you better”, Oyebanji tells Ekiti people.

“I will work harder, smarter and serve you better”, Oyebanji tells Ekiti people.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday thanked Ekiti people for re-electing him for a second term of office during Saturday’s governorship election in the state, promising to work harder and serve them better in his second term.

Governor Oyebanji also said his election is a validation and general acceptance of the economic policies and reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, which freed resources for sub-nationals to deliver on their promises to the electorates.

The Governor stated this on Sunday in his acceptance speech, at the Gvernment house, Ado-Ekiti, a few hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced him winner of the Ekiti Governorship election with a total 319,224 votes.

“There is no doubt that this is an unprecedented electoral outcome in the history of our State, and indeed Nigeria , You have spoken loudly and unequivocally and I have heard you clearly.

“We have heard your voice. We have accepted the challenge which this unity mandate has thrown upon us Your electoral preferment of us is truly humbling, and we do not take it for granted.

“I can only assure you that the best has just begun. We will rededicate ourselves even more strongly in implementing our shared prosperity agenda. We will work harder and smarter to serve you better”, he added.

Oyebanji, maintained that President Tinubu’s reforms which freed resources to sub-nationals provided the necessary platform for his government to attend to the yearnings of the citizens, adding that the increased federal allocations to states, empowered his government to fund key projects and social programmes which had greatly impacted the lives of the citizens.

The Governor used the opportunity to further commend President Tinubu for his foresight in assenting to the amended electoral law, which, according to him, has brought about a seamless outcome of the election, adding that the amended law is a direct improvement in the electoral climate and the legal framework previously known to the country.

 

Governor Oyebanji commended residents of the state for their renewed confidence in him as expressed through the fresh mandate given to him. He promised to rejig his efforts on the poverty alleviation programmes of his administration that will tend towards making lives better for the people irrespective of their status in the society.

The Governor disclosed that he has extended olive branch to the candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Wole Oluyede and his African Democratic Congress (ADP) counterpart, Ambassador Dare Bejide by personally calling them and hope to visit them later to discuss on how they can join hands with him to move the state forward.

 

According to him, “a while ago, Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR called to congratulate me after the official announcement of the 2026 Ekiti Governorship election. I have also called the candidates of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Wole Oluyede and African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ambassador Dare Bejide.”

The governor, who hailed the voters for his huge volume of votes totaling 319,224, winning in all the 177 wards and in almost all the 2,245 units, and in the 16 local government areas of the state, added “there's no doubt that this is an unprecedented electoral outcome in the history of our dear state and indeed Nigeria, for a party to have won in all the wards in a particular state, I’m not sure it has happened in the history of this country.

“It is not just a watershed, it is a remarkable shift in the political culture of Ekiti people, unlike the previous electoral cycles which were marked with disturbing violence and apprehensions, the election has come and gone without a single violent incident, with this, it has taken a new course and it's the dawn of a new era where consensus building, peace and harmony has become the trading currency of our political engagement.

“I want to specially thank the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his fatherly support.  This victory is a validation of his administration and a vote of confidence in him by Ekiti people. I have no doubt that a better outcome will be replicated in the January 2027 Presidential election. I want to commend him for the foresight that has brought about better electoral practice and procedures through the amended electoral law.

 

The seamless outcome of this election is a direct result of the improvements in the electoral climate and the legal framework.

 

“I am grateful to my brother-governors across Nigeria, especially the Progressive Governors’ Forum under the leadership of the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodima, for their support and encouragements. He stated.

EKITI ADVANCEMENT FRONTIERS CONGRATULATE GOVERNOR BIODUN OYEBANJI ON HISTORIC RE-ELECTION VICTORY.

EKITI ADVANCEMENT FRONTIERS CONGRATULATE GOVERNOR BIODUN OYEBANJI ON HISTORIC RE-ELECTION VICTORY.

The Ekiti Advancement Frontiers (EAF) extends its warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Governor Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his resounding victory and re-election in the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State gubernatorial election.

The official declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) affirmed that Governor Oyebanji secured a landslide mandate of 319,224 votes, sweeping across the local government areas of the state.

This overwhelming victory is not just a win for the All Progressives Congress (APC); it is a definitive validation of the Governor’s exceptional leadership, humility, inclusivity, and monumental first-term achievements.

Over the past four years, Governor Oyebanji has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the holistic development of Ekiti State. His administration’s intentional focus on grassroots development, civil servant welfare, infrastructural transformation, agricultural development, and human capital enhancement has evidently resonated with the people of our state.

The electorate has spoken loudly and clearly: performance, peace, and progress are the benchmarks of governance they choose to sustain.

We commend the people of Ekiti State for exercising their civic duty, exhibiting remarkable decorum and ensuring that the electoral process remained largely peaceful.

By choosing continuity, Ekiti people have safeguarded the future of our youth, the prosperity of our local economy and the stability of our communities.

The Ekiti Advancement Frontiers also appreciate the security agencies, independent election observers and INEC for their dedication to maintaining law and order, which allowed the democratic will of the people to prevail.

As Governor Oyebanji prepares to steer the ship of Ekiti State for another four years, we urge him to maintain his inclusive governance model. We call on all political stakeholders, including the opposition candidates who put up a spirited contest, to sheath their political swords, put partisan politics aside, and join hands with the administration to move the Land of Honour forward.

The task of building a greater Ekiti is a collective responsibility, and with Governor Oyebanji at the helm, we are confident that the next four years will bring even greater prosperity, industrial advancement, and shared wealth to every household.

Once again, congratulations to Your Excellency. May your second term be marked by even greater milestones.

Long live Ekiti State!

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Signed:

Dr. Adedeji Oso,

Convener, Ekiti Advancement Frontiers (EAF)

Fayemi Congratulates Gov Oyebanji On Re-election, Calls On Rivals, Ekiti People to Rally Round Governor.

Fayemi Congratulates Gov Oyebanji On Re-election, Calls On Rivals, Ekiti People to Rally Round Governor.

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election as Governor of Ekiti State, describing the victory as a clear endorsement of his administration’s performance by the people of the state.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Fayemi Media Office, Fayemi said the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election, in which Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) swept all sixteen Local Government Areas of the state, was a resounding vote of confidence that reflected the high regard in which Ekiti people hold his leadership.

“I join other well-meaning Ekiti citizens and friends of our dear state in congratulating Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his decisive re-election. This victory is a powerful statement by our people that they recognise and appreciate purposeful governance. 

‘’I commend the people of Ekiti for coming out, once again, to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully,” Fayemi said.

The former governor commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the largely peaceful conduct of the election, and urged the governor not to relent in the task of consolidating the gains already recorded in his first term, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and human capital development.

Fayemi also extended a hand of fellowship to the candidates who contested the election, including those of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other political parties, urging them to see the outcome of the election as the verdict of the people.

“Elections are contests, not wars. I urge the other candidates who contested this election to take the lessons from it in good faith and join hands with Governor Oyebanji in the task of building our state. 

‘’Ekiti is bigger than any one of us, and it is only by working together, across party lines, that we can give our people the development they deserve and which they have consistently asked for at the polls,” he stated.

He further called on all Ekiti people, irrespective of political affiliation, ethnic or religious leaning, to rally round Governor Oyebanji and support his administration in the new term, stressing that the unity and cooperation of the people remain indispensable to the state’s progress.

“Our state has always thrived when we set aside our political differences and worked together for the common good. I therefore call on all Ekiti sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, to continue to support Governor Oyebanji and his administration as he begins this new term, so that together we can sustain the legacy of good governance that our people have come to expect of Ekiti Kete,” Fayemi added.

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKITI GOVERNOR OYEBANJI ON RE-ELECTION VICTORY.

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKITI GOVERNOR OYEBANJI ON RE-ELECTION VICTORY.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.

 

The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.

He also commends law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.

He charges the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.

With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.

President Tinubu notes that Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda.

The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.

President Tinubu urges Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements in the next four years.

The President also commends all those who contested the election with the governor for exercising their democratic rights, saying it is now time to rally round Oyebanji in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance. 

The President reaffirms the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with the Ekiti State Government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria.

He prays for God’s wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the good people of Ekiti State.

Bayo Onanuga,

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

June 21, 2026

Ekiti Guber: INEC Declares APC’s Oyebanji Winner.

Ekiti Guber: INEC Declares APC’s Oyebanji Winner.

…As Gov Dedicates Victory to President Tinubu, Ekiti People.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State.

INEC’s Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Professor Adenike Oladiji made the final declaration at about 3am on Sunday morning.

Governor Oyebanji polled a total of 319,224 votes to defeat his two closest challengers, Dr Wole Oluyede of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Ambassador Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). 

The PDP candidate came at a distant second with 40,543 votes, while the ADC candidate finished third with 12,872 votes.

By his re-election, Oyebanji has become the first Ekiti Governor to be elected two consecutive terms, in the history of the 29 years old state. 

Addressing journalists at the Situation Room, Government House, Ado Ekiti, shortly after the result announcement , Governor Oyebanji dedicated the victory to God, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ekit people.

He described the election as a celebration of democracy in Ekiti State and expressed gratitude to God and the people of the state for the overwhelming mandate. 

The Governor said the victory is a reflection of the confidence of Ekiti people in his administration’s policies and programmes. 

The Governor who was joined at the situation room by his wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji and some of his colleagues governors, said the outcome of the election was a strong vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and administration, stressing that the support demonstrated by the electorate underscores the alignment of Ekiti people with the vision and direction of the federal government.

While assuring the people that the renewed mandate would spur his administration to greater service, Governor Oyebanji pledged to consolidate on existing achievements, intensify the implementation of people-oriented policies and continue serving the people with integrity, humility and fear of God.

The Governor said “I give God all the glory and today is a celebration of democracy in Ekiti State and I am so humbled by this overwhelming victory and I thank God for this. I also congratulate the President because what has happened today is a vote of confidence by Ekiti people in his administration. So, I dedicated the victory to God Almighty and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

“The reward for hard work is more work, I will continue to press on the turtle and double up on our achievements in implementing policies that has endear this administration to people. I’m so humbled by the show of love and by the expression of confidence in our administration; we will continue to serve the people with integrity and fear of God”. He stated.

Some of the APC Governors at the Situation Room to sokidarise with Oyebanji include : Chairman, Peogressives Governors Forum/ Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma; Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Chairman, APC National Campaign Council/ Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani.

Others are Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum; Edo Governor. Senator Monday Okoebholo; Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo; Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori; and Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbus Kefas.

Other dignitaries at the Situation room are: the Senate Leader, who is also the Chairman Ekiti APC Governorship Election Campaign Council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; first Civilian Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, National Assembly members and some members of the state executive council.