Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. This comes following a consensus affirmation exercise held on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.
An exercise led to 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas of the state endorsing Oyebanji, who is seeking a second term as governor.
During the session, Senate Leader and APC stalwart, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the ratification of Oyebanji’s nomination as the party’s consensus candidate.
“I, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, hereby move a motion that this Ekiti Special Nomination Congress ratify the nomination of His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, as the consensus gubernatorial candidate of the Ekiti State APC, according to Section 84, Subsection 9 of the Electoral Act, 2022. I so move,” he said.
Reacting. Gov. Oyebanji sang a worship song to God alongside his wife as he dedicated the victory to his Creator.
During his acceptance speech, the Governor appreciated the committee, delegates, and President Bola Tinubu for their efforts and support for the development.
He expressed gratitude to the party leadership and delegates for entrusting him with the ticket for a second time, stating that he is honoured by the rare opportunity.
“I am honoured and appreciative of this rare privilege which you are giving for the second time.
If words fail to fully express the depth of my excitement and gratitude, please forgive my bluntness; I will eternally be indebted to you all,” he said.
He further described the event as a milestone in Ekiti’s political history, stressing that it signals a new level of political maturity and unity within the APC.
Gov. Oyebanji concluded by pledging continued service to the people of Ekiti State to repay the faith shown in his leadership.
“This is a historic moment in our political development, and it signals a trend towards stability that began in 2022.
The decision to make me the consensus candidate for a second time is unprecedented.
All our leaders are united to work together. Those who had shown interest have accepted the party’s decision in good faith.
This gesture of unity will strengthen our stability as a party and as a state.
We are immensely grateful to Mr President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership, and to the National Working Committee under the leadership of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda for guiding this process,” he added.
