APC Delegates Unanimously Affirm Oyebanji As Ekiti Governorship Candidate

Oyebanji Secures APC Governorship Ticket in Ekiti Through Unanimous Delegate Affirmation

In a landmark political event held on October 27, 2025, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State was unanimously affirmed as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming election.

The special nomination congress took place at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, where 885 elected delegates from across the state gathered to participate in the process. The congress was chaired by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo, who also led the supervisory committee overseeing the exercise.

Governor Oyebanji arrived at the venue to a warm reception from party delegates, signaling strong grassroots support. In his opening remarks, Governor Ododo emphasized the party’s commitment to legal and procedural integrity, noting that Ekiti was the first state to conduct this type of special nomination congress.

The process began with Mrs. Atinuke Omolayo formally withdrawing from the race, paving the way for a consensus motion. The motion to affirm Oyebanji was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye. The affirmation was then put to a voice vote, which received a resounding and unanimous “yes” from all delegates present.

This affirmation followed a series of developments in the lead-up to the primary. Two aspirants were disqualified for failing to meet party guidelines, and another voluntarily stepped down, leaving Oyebanji as the sole contender.

his acceptance speech, Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and described the affirmation as a reflection of the popular will of APC members across Ekiti State. He pledged to uphold the party’s values and lead the state toward sustained progress.

Oyebanji also extended an olive branch to disqualified aspirant Kayode Ojo, inviting him to join the collective mission of advancing Ekiti’s development.

The governor’s emergence as the first consensus candidate of a ruling party in Ekiti marks a significant moment in the state’s political history, reinforcing his influence and the unity within the APC ahead of the governorship election.