Governor Uba Sani Declares Ekiti Governorship Election a Formalities as APC Launches Re-election Campaign for Oyebanji

Governor Uba Sani arrives in Ekiti to lead the APC campaign, calling the June 20 election a "formality" and a test of President Tinubu’s national strength.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News

A Strategic Test for the All Progressives Congress

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has arrived in Ekiti to formally kick off the re-election campaign of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, positioning the June 20 poll as a pivotal moment for the ruling party. Serving as the Chairman of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Sani emphasized that the election is not merely a local contest but a significant test of the APC’s national acceptability. According to Sani, the results in Ekiti will serve as a political barometer to measure public confidence in the "Renewed Hope" agenda led by President Bola Tinubu.

Arrival and High Level Political Reception

The Kaduna governor was received at the Ado-Ekiti Airport on Sunday evening by a prominent delegation led by Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye. The reception was followed by strategic meetings at the Government House involving key party figures, including Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and members of the National Assembly. This high-level presence from across the country signals the APC’s intention to utilize the Ekiti election to consolidate its power base and project a unified front against an increasingly active opposition coalition.

Confidence in Oyebanji’s Governing Record

Sani expressed absolute confidence in the incumbent’s victory, suggesting that the election is effectively a formality due to the governor’s visible impact on the state. He specifically cited Oyebanji’s achievements in infrastructure, education, and human capital development as the primary drivers of his anticipated success. The campaign council chairman argued that the "continuity" represented by a second term for Oyebanji is essential for maintaining the momentum of socio-economic progress that has defined the last four years in Ekiti.