Seven Governors Converge in Ado-Ekiti for Governor Oyebanji’s Re-election Campaign Flag-off

Governors and APC leaders storm Ado-Ekiti for Governor Oyebanji’s re-election flag-off, framing the June 20 poll as a referendum on President Tinubu.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 6:08 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

Massive Show of Force at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion

The re-election bid of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Monisade Christianah Afuye gained significant momentum on Monday during a high-profile campaign flag-off in Ado-Ekiti. The Ekiti APC 2026 Governorship Election Campaign Council organized the event at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, drawing thousands of supporters and a powerful delegation of national party leaders. The gathering served as a formal endorsement of Oyebanji’s administration, which party leaders claimed has transformed every sector of the state in less than four years.

National Leadership Declares Early Victory

APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, expressed supreme confidence in the party's prospects for the upcoming June 20 governorship election. Speaking to the crowd, Yilwatda asserted that the election was "already in the ruling party’s pocket" due to the peace and infrastructural development Oyebanji has brought to the state. He specifically lauded the Governor’s ability to build political bridges and unite former rivals, stating that the National Working Committee stands fully behind the incumbent’s return to office.

Distinguished Gathering of Governors and Stakeholders

The event was notable for the presence of seven sitting governors from across Nigeria, including Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Mohammed Bago (Niger), and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), as well as Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo). In a display of local unity, former Ekiti Governors Kayode Fayemi, Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni, and Niyi Adebayo were also in attendance, signaling a rare cross-party consensus on Oyebanji’s leadership style.