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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji begins campaign, cites continuity as key to development

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  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji launched his re-election campaign, emphasizing continuity of policies and development.
  • Oyebanji highlighted his administration's delivery on promises, including infrastructure, electricity, schools, and roads, over the past three and a half years.
  • The election is scheduled for June 20, with 13 political parties contesting, and Oyebanji urged voters to avoid violence and vote for his party, the APC.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has officially commenced his campaign for re-election, setting a clear agenda centered on continuity and sustained development. Speaking at the campaign launch in Ikole Ekiti and Oye Ekiti, Oyebanji assured the electorate that his second term would build upon the progress achieved in the last three and a half years, promising further delivery of transformative projects and policies.

Our state will benefit immensely from continuity.

— Mr Biodun OyebanjiHighlighting the importance of his re-election for Ekiti's development.

Governor Oyebanji underscored his administration's commitment to fulfilling electoral promises, citing significant achievements in infrastructure, provision of electricity, school development, and road networks. He emphasized that "Great nations in the world are built on continuity of alignment, policies and legacies," positioning his re-election as crucial for the state's continued advancement. The governor also urged the people to remain peaceful and focused on voting, warning against those who might incite violence.

You can attest to the fact that we have delivered on our promises, we promised to provide infrastructure, electricity, schools, roads, water, among others things, we have delivered.

— Mr Biodun OyebanjiListing his administration's achievements during the campaign launch.

The upcoming Ekiti State governorship election, slated for June 20, will see 13 political parties vying for the top position. The All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairman, Sola Elesin, echoed Oyebanji's sentiments, praising the governor's unprecedented achievements and rallying support for his second term bid. Elesin urged the residents of Ikole and Oye Ekiti to vote en masse for the APC, promising continued delivery of democratic dividends.

Let us go out en masse on June 20 and vote for APC.

— Mr Biodun OyebanjiAppealing to the electorate to support his party in the upcoming election.
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