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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s cabinet backs re-election bid with N100m donation

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  • Members of the Ekiti State Executive Council have donated N100 million to Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election campaign.
  • The donation is described as a token of love and support from the cabinet members for the governor's second term bid.
  • Governor Oyebanji expressed profound gratitude, noting that this is the largest donation of its kind from an EXCO in the state's history.

The Punch reports on a significant show of support for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election bid, with his State Executive Council (EXCO) members collectively donating N100 million. This substantial contribution, presented as a gesture of "love and support," underscores the cabinet's commitment to the governor's second-term campaign, scheduled for June 20.

The donation was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe, on behalf of their colleagues. They lauded Governor Oyebanji as a "man of history" and expressed privilege in being part of his administration, emphasizing their dedication to ensuring his "overwhelming" victory and making him the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back in Ekiti State.

Your Excellency, you are a man of history, and we consider it a great privilege to be part of your impactful administration. This is our little way of showing our love, support, and commitment to your re-election on June 20. We shall continue to work assiduously to ensure you win overwhelmingly and become the first governor to be elected back-to-back in our dear state.

— Ekiti State Executive Council membersExpressed their support and reasons for the N100 million donation to Governor Oyebanji's re-election campaign.

From a Nigerian perspective, such a large donation from a state executive council is noteworthy. It signals strong internal backing for the governor and highlights the political dynamics within the state. Governor Oyebanji's response, expressing deep gratitude and acknowledging the unprecedented scale of the donation, suggests a harmonious relationship between the executive and the cabinet. This event is framed as a testament to the governor's leadership and the collective desire for continuity in Ekiti State's governance, setting a high bar for gubernatorial re-election support.

My profound appreciation to you all for this huge donation. I have been around for a while; I don’t think any EXCO has ever made such a huge donation to the re-election of any governor. Yes, they have always made donations, but none has been as huge as this. I am so grateful for your love and support.

— Governor Biodun OyebanjiResponded to the donation, expressing gratitude and acknowledging its unprecedented scale.
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