From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti
The Ekiti State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election in 2027 and 2026, respectively.
The decision, made at a meeting in Iyin-Ekiti on April 18, cites their exemplary leadership and impactful policies.
Attendees included former governors Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor Oyebanji, Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, Senators Yemi Adaramodu and Cyril Fasuyi, Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye, and other party leaders. Senator Adaramodu moved the motion for Tinubu’s endorsement, stating: “I, on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus and as a true progressive member of our great party, APC, I move that we in Ekiti APC, want to adopt continuity, starting from our President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that come 2027, we are moving that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should continue as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that the Renewed Hope Agenda shall continually be renewed.”
Adaramodu praised Tinubu’s economic reforms and security strategies, dismissing opposition tactics: “We are not worried. What do you expect politicians to do other than play politics? Whether through lies or propaganda, they have to try something.”
Speaker Aribasoye moved Oyebanji’s endorsement, saying: “I, Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, rise to move a motion of utmost importance concerning the leadership of our great party, APC under the leadership of our dear Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities characterised by integrity, dedication and deep commitment to the welfare and development of Ekiti…”
He noted Oyebanji’s achievements in infrastructure, security, healthcare, and education.
APC Chairman Sola Elesin noted Oyebanji’s statewide interventions, while Fayemi praised his humility, stating: “We must thank our Governor. Everywhere we turn to it’s BAO.” Adebayo affirmed: “We are all in support of the Governor contesting for another term.”
Oyebanji thanked Tinubu and his predecessors, saying: “I stand here this afternoon to give glory to God for a day like this, my appreciation goes to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for us in Ekiti…”