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2027: Oyebanji rallies Ekiti APC for Tinubu’s re-election

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  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji urged All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders to unite and support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027.
  • An eight-member committee was formed to prepare for the party's upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses in September.
  • Oyebanji emphasized the importance of these congresses for the December local government polls and the 2027 general elections, aiming to ensure another APC governor succeeds him in 2030.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has called for unity among All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders to ensure President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji stressed the need for total support for the president, highlighting his contributions to the state.

To bolster party preparations, an eight-member committee, led by Chief Alaba Abejide, was established to oversee the upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses scheduled for September. Oyebanji stated these congresses are crucial not only for the December local government polls but also for positioning the party for success in the 2027 general elections.

Once again I appeal to us all that we need to give our best to our President, he has been so good to us, he has been extremely supportive and this is the only opportunity to say thank you.

— Biodun OyebanjiEkiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji addressed APC stakeholders at the Government House, Ado Ekiti.

Oyebanji expressed confidence in Abejide's leadership and urged stakeholders to foster unity and inclusivity to strengthen the party at the grassroots. He recalled the collective efforts that led to the party's victory in the June 20 governorship election and aims to break another "jinx" by ensuring an APC successor in 2030.

We have broken the jinx of consecutive tenure; we have to break another jinx when I leave in 2030: another APC person must emerge, and the foundation for that is these congresses.

— Biodun OyebanjiGovernor Oyebanji discussed the party's future succession plans.

The governor further elaborated on the significance of the congresses, noting their implications for the December local government elections and the subsequent national and state assembly polls in January and February. He reiterated the party's tradition of ensuring consecutive tenures for its members.

APC State Chairman Sola Elesin congratulated Oyebanji on his re-election and praised party members for their commitment. Elesin urged the party to maintain momentum and ensure high voter turnout in future elections, emphasizing the need to remain focused on mobilizing the electorate for 2027.

The party must remain focused and committed to mobilising the electorate particularly ahead of the 2027 general election.

— Sola ElesinAPC State Chairman Sola Elesin spoke about sustaining party momentum.
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