The political atmosphere in Ekiti State is gradually heating up ahead of the 2026 governorship election, but Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has once again risen as the voice of reason, cautioning political actors to shun desperation and embrace campaigns anchored on vision, ideas, and the welfare of the people.
In his recent statewide broadcast, the governor reassured citizens of his unwavering commitment to peace and stability in Ekiti, declaring emphatically: “No political ambition is worth the precious blood of any Ekiti person. Our politics must be about ideas, not about thuggery or desperation. We cannot mortgage the future of our state on the altar of selfish interest.”
APC’s Track Record in Ekiti State
Under the stewardship of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, significant strides have been recorded. Governor Oyebanji has championed infrastructural renewal, investment in education, healthcare reforms, and agricultural empowerment for farmers. His administration has also strengthened grassroots development, ensuring that dividends of democracy reach the remotest communities.
Road networks across major towns have been rehabilitated, schools renovated, teachers recruited, and healthcare delivery bolstered. Beyond infrastructure, the governor has invested heavily in human capital development—an effort that has made Ekiti youths more competitive in Nigeria’s knowledge-driven economy.
Federal Support under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The gains of APC in Ekiti State are further complemented by the efforts of the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Through infrastructural interventions, social investment schemes, and renewed focus on energy and industrialization, Ekiti is steadily positioning itself for sustainable growth. The construction and rehabilitation of federal roads cutting across Ekiti, coupled with ongoing rural electrification projects, stand as testaments to APC’s commitment at the center.
The governor has repeatedly acknowledged President Tinubu’s support, stressing that the synergy between the state and the federal government is yielding tangible dividends for the people.
Call for Calm and Normalcy
Governor Oyebanji, in his heartfelt broadcast, emphasized the need for political calm, appealing to stakeholders to resist the temptation of violence. He stated: “Elections should be a battle of ideas, not a theatre of bloodshed. Let us put Ekiti first, for the state is greater than any individual or group.”
As the campaign season intensifies, the people of Ekiti are reminded that their prosperity depends on peace, unity, and visionary leadership. The APC, under Governor Oyebanji and with the strong backing of President Tinubu, has demonstrated capacity and sincerity of purpose in steering Ekiti towards greatness.
The call is clear: let politics be about service, not selfishness; about vision, not vendetta; about the people, not personal ambition. Only then will Ekiti State continue on the path of progress, peace, and prosperity.