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Tinubu gets 100% of votes in Oyebanji’s ward

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji stated that President Bola Tinubu received 100% of the votes in his ward during the APC presidential primary.
  • Oyebanji described the high turnout as a vote of confidence in Tinubu's leadership and a testament to the party's unity and internal democracy.
  • The governor expressed confidence in Tinubu securing a landslide victory in the general elections based on the overwhelming support shown during the primaries.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji declared that President Bola Tinubu received unanimous support in his home ward during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. All 620 party members who voted at Ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti, cast their ballots in favor of Tinubu, out of the ward's 624 registered members.

The turnout was support for the President’s leadership and a strong affirmation of the party’s unity and internal democracy.

· Biodun OyebanjiDescribing the significance of the high voter turnout in the presidential primary.

Oyebanji, who participated in the exercise on Saturday, characterized the massive turnout of APC members across the state as a resounding vote of confidence in President Tinubu's leadership. He emphasized that the support reflects the party's unity and its commitment to deepening internal democracy.

The enthusiasm displayed by party members was a clear indication that party members are united in purpose and confident in the leadership direction of President Tinubu.

· Biodun OyebanjiCommenting on the unity and confidence within the APC.

"The enthusiasm displayed by party members was a clear indication that party members are united in purpose and confident in the leadership direction of President Tinubu," Oyebanji told journalists. He highlighted that the primary process allowed party members to have a say in selecting the presidential candidate, a move he described as historic and a true reflection of the APC's commitment to democratic principles.

Today is different and historic because this will be the first time that members of the party will have a say in who becomes the presidential candidate of the party and here in our ward in Ikogosi, we have 624 registered party members, 620 votes in favour of President Tinubu to continue as the flag bearer of the party and from the news I have received across the state, it has been a peaceful exercise.

· Biodun OyebanjiHighlighting the democratic nature of the primary and the results in his ward.

Expressing strong optimism for the upcoming general elections, Oyebanji predicted a landslide victory for President Tinubu. He cited the overwhelming support demonstrated during the presidential primaries across the state and the nation as clear evidence of Tinubu's wide acceptance among party members and the electorate. Oyebanji believes that Tinubu's performance as president will be a key factor in securing electoral success in 2027.

I must commend APC for deepening internal democracy and offering a platform for every member of the party to have a say in who becomes the presidential flag bearer of the party.

· Biodun OyebanjiPraising the APC for its commitment to internal democracy.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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