APC Launches Ekiti Re-election Campaign for Oyebanji as National Leaders Target 500,000 Votes

APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda kicks off the re-election campaign for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ado-Ekiti, targeting 500,000 votes in June.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

National Leadership Anchors Confidence in Incumbent Success

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, presided over the official flag-off of the 2026 governorship campaign for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Ado-Ekiti. During the ceremony on April 27, 2026, Yilwatda declared the upcoming June 20 election a formality for the party, citing the governor’s administrative track record since 2022. The chairman emphasized that the party’s confidence stems from a combination of grassroots mobilization and the governor’s ability to maintain political stability across the state’s various senatorial districts.

Unity Across Ethnic and Political Boundaries

A central theme of the campaign launch was Governor Oyebanji’s success in fostering harmony among diverse resident nationalities. Yilwatda specifically lauded the governor for integrating various ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Igbo, Ebira, and Urhobo, into the social and political fabric of Ekiti. This sentiment was echoed by former governors and members of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, who noted that the state, once politically fragmented, has reached a level of unprecedented unity under the current administration’s inclusive governance model.

Infrastructure and Food Security as Campaign Pillars

The campaign trail is set to highlight a series of physical developments across Ekiti State’s sixteen local government areas. Leadership praised the administration for the construction of roads, bridges, and healthcare centers, as well as significant investments in the agricultural sector. Prof. Yilwatda noted that state-led support for agriculture has not only improved local food security but has also enhanced the livelihoods of rural farmers. Supporters argued that these tangible achievements provide a more compelling narrative for re-election than political rhetoric.