GOV OYEBANJI TO DELIVER AFE BABALOLA DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITY LECTURE.

GOV OYEBANJI TO DELIVER AFE BABALOLA DISTINGUISHED PERSONALITY LECTURE.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, will on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, deliver the 2026 edition of the annual Afe Babalola Distinguished Personality Lecture at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).

The lecture, titled “Building Legacies: The Role of Governance in Ensuring Continuity and Seamless Succession,” is scheduled to hold at the 10,000-seater Alfa Belgore Multi-Purpose Hall on the university campus.

The Afe Babalola Distinguished Personality Lecture Series was instituted in 2021 by the Department of Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies of the university in honour of ABUAD’s Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN).

Organisers said the lecture series aims to provoke intellectual discourse on leadership and governance issues, with a focus on the future of leadership in Ekiti State and the country at large.

This was disclosed in a statement signed on Saturday by Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor.

Oyebanji’s participation in the prestigious lecture is expected to draw significant attention from academics, political leaders, students and stakeholders across the state.

The event comes as part of ongoing efforts to promote thoughtful conversations on governance, legacy-building and smooth power transition in Nigeria’s democratic journey.

Bayo Ajayi Declares Reps Bid for Ekiti South Federal Constituency II, Seeks Party Support.

Bayo Ajayi Declares Reps Bid for Ekiti South Federal Constituency II, Seeks Party Support. 

An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Engr. Bayo Ajayi, has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency II.

Ajayi made the declaration earlier this week during a strategic meeting with APC leaders, executives, and party members from Emure Local Government Area at the party secretariat in Emure Ekiti.

The meeting provided a platform for engagement, alignment, and the reaffirmation of a unified political direction within the constituency ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Speaking at the gathering, Ajayi outlined his vision and mission, pledging to deliver responsible, effective, and people-oriented representation at the National Assembly if elected.

He expressed appreciation to party leaders, members, and stakeholders for their continued loyalty and steadfast support for the administration led by Ekiti State Governor, .

Ajayi commended the strides of the Oyebanji administration and urged party faithful to remain united and committed as preparations intensify for the forthcoming elections.

In his concluding remarks, the aspirant called on supporters and the general public to uphold peace, maintain decorum, and embrace the democratic process with maturity and respect for the rule of law.

EKITI: CHASING LEGACY UNDER BIODUN OYEBANJI.

EKITI: CHASING LEGACY UNDER BIODUN OYEBANJI.

By Segun Dipe

Far beyond rhetoric, Ekiti State is now on the front burner in the Nigerian project. Under Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, popularly known as BAO, the State that makes Land of Honour its watchword, is witnessing a governance model anchored on performance, accountability, and people-centered development. The BAO administration, which set sailing in 2022, is building a legacy, brick by brick, across every sector.

Below is a scorecard of Oyebanji's impactful governance from Ado Ekiti to the remotest part of the State till date.

1. During this first term of BAO in the saddle, Ekiti has ranked severally as Number One in the BudgIT State Fiscal Transparency League for six consecutive quarters between Q2 2024 and Q1 2026.

2. This BAO administration disbursed N400m for agrochemicals, fertilisers and seeds at 50 per cent subsidised rate. It also distributed 20,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers free of charge. 

3. This BAO administration cleared 6,000 hectares of farmland free of charge for individual farmers and cooperatives between 2023 and 2025 under the free land clearing programme of the administration.

4. This BAO administration has paid N376,197,500 WAEC fees for 16,846 in 2023, N546,901,209 for 16,269 students in 2024, N562,798,300 for 17,869 students in 2025. Approved payment of N671,642, 400 for 17,784 students for the 2026 WAEC Examination. 

5. This BAO adminstration has distributed 12,400 JAMB forms free of charge to students between 2023 and 2026.

6. This BAO administration has disbursed N1.1 billion to 2,777 beneficiaries as credit and operational grants to 10 cooperatives in Agro Processing and production, and has facilitated free CAC registration for 5,432 MSMEs

7. This BAO Administration has constructed 25 inter-state and inter-city roads, covering 288 kilometers across the state, fitted with street lights. 

8. This BAO administration has completed renovation of 105 primary healthcare centres and all general hospitals in the state are fully equipped with state of the art facilities. 

9. This BAO administration has established nine ICT laboratories in select secondary schools and technical colleges across the state. 

10. This BAO administration has completed the airport project and commercial flight operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, approved by the NCAA. 

11. This BAO administration has mobilised 500 youths and contributed five farm domotories under the Bring Back the Youths into Agriculture initiatives. 

12. This BAO administration has made the young farmers not only to participate in the programme, but as well as the Broiler Production Scheme where they have realised N1.1bn as profit. 

13. This BAO administration has made Ekiti one of the three states and FCT that attracted foreign investments in Q1, Q2 of 2024 and Q3 2025.

14. In this BAO administration, Ekiti is ranked second lowest among the States with out-of-school children in Nigeria.

15. This BAO administration ensures reduction in neonatal mortality by 53 per cent from 42 per 1000 in 2019 to 18 per 1000 in 2024, reduction in infant mortality by 53 per cent from 57 per 1000 in 2010 to 27 per 1000 in 2024 and under-5 mortality by 54 per cent from 95 per 1000 in 2019 to 44 per 1000 in 2024.

16. In this BAO administration, Ekiti is rated by Enough is Enough (EiE) as the state with the lowest media reported for killing for 2025, thus ranking consistently as the safest state in Nigeria

17. This BAO administration established the first adapted classrooms in the public special schools for Children with Disabilities in Nigeria

18. This BAO administration has completed comprehensive renovation of 203 secondary schools (including three special schools) and 950 primary schools across the state. 

19. This BAO administration ensures free medical care for pregnant women, children under-5, People with Disabilities (PWDs) sickle cell warriors at Government's health facilities across the states. 

20. This BAO administration has restructured and strengthened the Amotekun, Agro Rangers and Peace Corps to ensure safety and security in the local areas

21. This BAO administration has made Ekiti the first state to employ therapists in public special schools and fist to establish multi-sensory and therapy rooms in public secondary schools. 

22. This BAO administration has constructed 135kms of rural roads in different parts of the state under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

Governor Oyebanji is therefore not chasing headlines. He is chasing a legacy of measurable impact. From policy to projects, the focus remains on inclusion, continuity, and consolidation. Every unit, ward, and LGA feels the presence of government, and every citizen is being given a sense of belonging.

And, as Ekiti moves toward the next governorship election, the question is not about promises. It is about performance. And under BAO, performance is speaking. 

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

OJUAWO, NEMA DISTRIBUTE RELIEF MATERIALS TO EKITI SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY I.

OJUAWO, NEMA DISTRIBUTE RELIEF MATERIALS TO EKITI SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY I.

Hon. (AVM Rtd) Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, Member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed relief materials to households across the constituency.

The distribution exercise, aimed at supporting vulnerable families, reflects Hon. Ojuawo’s continued commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents. Beneficiaries drawn from various communities received essential items to help cushion economic challenges and enhance their living conditions.

The exercise was supervised by Dr. Kofoworola Soleye, NEMA Head of Operations for Ekiti/Ondo States, who was represented by Mr. Ajina Ayodeji.

Addressing participants, he urged beneficiaries to extend the gesture by supporting their neighbours where possible. He also expressed satisfaction with the transparency and organization of the distribution process, noting that the exercise met NEMA’s standards.

Mr. Johnson Ojuawo, Personal Assistant to Hon. Adeniyi Ojuawo, who oversaw the distribution, commended NEMA for its support. He emphasized that the items were carefully allocated to reach those genuinely in need across the constituency.

Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Olu Adamolekun, Chairman of Ikere Local Government, encouraged beneficiaries to continue supporting the APC administration at all levels of government. He described the initiative as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to grassroots welfare and applauded Hon. Ojuawo for facilitating the intervention.

Also in attendance were Mr. Osasona Joseph, Head of the Disaster Unit, Ekiti State Command; Mr. Attah Clement Adegboyega, State Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Ekiti Branch; and other aides of Hon. Ojuawo.

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Ekiti APC Inaugurates Campaign Directorates, Launches Buses for 16 LGAs.

Ekiti APC Inaugurates Campaign Directorates, Launches Buses for 16 LGAs.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has officially launched its campaign directorate for the forthcoming governorship election, with a bold target of securing a minimum of 500,000 votes.

According to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the APC, Segun Dipe, the party also launched campaign vehicles to be used by each of the local governments, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization and facilitate a robust campaign strategy.

The directorates, comprising seasoned party members, include: Strategy, Policy, Research and Organisation, Media and Communications, Mobilisation, Logistics and Field Operations, Women and Special Groups, Finance, fundraising and administration, security and protocol, legal affairs, as well as campaign coordinators for each of the 16 LGAs and 22 LCDAs.

These teams will drive the party’s campaign, focusing on intra-unit, intra-ward, and intra-local government engagements.

 

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, the Campaign Director-General, emphasized that the party was not just working towards victory, but to make history.

“We are not working for victory, we are working to make history,” he declared, setting the tone for an ambitious campaign.

Senator Fasuyi outlined the party’s strategy, highlighting key areas of focus, including winning in all the 2,445 units in the state by showcasing the good work of Governor Oyebanji in all spheres, and making all citizens feel included.

The campaign directorate is expected to work closely with the party’s leadership, stakeholders, and supporters to ensure a successful election outcome.

The party has expressed confidence in Governor Oyebanji’s leadership, citing his efforts in driving development and progress across the state as the credential to showcase.

EKITI APC ADDS FULL WEIGHT TO OYEBANJI, FAYEMI, ONI, ADEBAYO STANDS ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ASPIRATION, SAYS "OUR LEADERS HAVE SPOKEN, LET EVERY ASPIRANT GO TO THE FIELD AND TEST HIS/HER POLITICAL WEIGHT".

EKITI APC ADDS FULL WEIGHT TO OYEBANJI, FAYEMI, ONI, ADEBAYO STANDS ON NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ASPIRATION, SAYS "OUR LEADERS HAVE SPOKEN, LET EVERY ASPIRANT GO TO THE FIELD AND TEST HIS/HER POLITICAL WEIGHT".

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its commitment to the positions of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, immediate past Governor Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, Asiwaju Segun Oni, and the first executive governor of the state, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, on National Assembly aspirations. The party emphasizes that while endorsements may come from some quarters, and it is politically recognised, it does not preclude any aspirant from testing his or her weight with party members in a fair and transparent process, as stipulated in Article 20 of the APC Constitution.

Governor Oyebanji has maintained that he remains neutral, and no aspirant has been endorsed by him. Dr. Fayemi has also downplayed claims of endorsements, urging aspirants to focus on winning the hearts of the party members . Asiwaju Segun Oni and Otunba Adebayo have echoed similar sentiments, stressing the importance of respecting the party's democratic processes.

The APC in Ekiti State is committed to upholding the principles of internal democracy, as outlined in our Constitution, and ensuring that all aspirants have an equal opportunity to contest. While we do not rule out the possibility of a true consensus, we urge all contestants to respect the party's constitution and guidelines, and to refrain from misrepresenting the positions of our leaders.

Our leaders have spoken: let every aspirant go to the field and test his/her political weight, Ekiti APC insists. Where consensus doesn't work, then the direct primary option will certainly be the option, as provided for in our Constitution.

Signed:

Segun Dipe

Publicity Secretary,

All Progressives Congress, APC, Ekiti State.

Monday, 6 April 2026

ISE/ORUN APC LEADERS REJECT IMPOSITION, REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR OJUAWO.

ISE/ORUN APC LEADERS REJECT IMPOSITION, REAFFIRM SUPPORT FOR OJUAWO.

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ise/Orun convened at the party secretariat this morning to address the press on the controversy surrounding the attempted endorsement that occurred yesterday.

Speaking at the gathering, Hon. Femi Ajayi emphasized the need to clarify the party’s position to its faithful. He stated that the current Member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, Hon. (AVM Rtd) Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, has been performing commendably and enjoys their full support. He further noted that the party has established procedures for selecting candidates, adding that where consensus cannot be reached, a direct primary election remains the appropriate option.

In his remarks, Hon. Femi Babalola condemned what he described as the persistent imposition of candidates by Senator Adeyeye, insisting that such actions must come to an end. He stressed that Ise/Orun leaders will no longer accept the imposition of Toyin Okoro or any other candidate, recalling past instances where positions such as councillors, local government chairman, and assembly members were allegedly imposed without due consultation.

Also speaking, Chief J.S. Alabi, popularly known as Baba Asako, aligned with Hon. Babalola’s position, affirming that Hon. Ojuawo has delivered on his mandate and he deserve a second term. He reiterated that the leaders in Ise/Orun remain firmly united in their support for him.

The APC Youth Leader in Ise/Orun, Hon. Opeyemi Abiodun, commended Hon. Ojuawo for his timely intervention during yesterday’s incident. He disclosed that following a distress call from the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ise Ekiti, Hon. Ojuawo facilitated the presence of military personnel, whose intervention helped prevent a breakdown of law and order. He alleged that Toyin Okoro and his supporters had attempted to force their way into the party secretariat despite the earlier cancellation of the meeting by the party chairman, Hon. Dare Idowu.

Following the press briefing, the party leaders proceeded from the secretariat to the residence of Hon. Ojuawo in Orun Ekiti, where they joined him for his customary Easter celebration.

Also in attendance, Hon  Ropo Ogunbolude, Prof Philip Adetiloye, Baba Bode, Major Aluko, Hon Oluremi Ajayi Babitin, Engr Gbenga Omole. Hon Deji Ajayi, Ward Chairmen. 

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