* Governor Biodun Oyebanji
By Emmanuel Onwusoro, Ado Ekiti
Thursday April 16, 2026
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the June 20 Ekiti gubernatorial election.
In its ruling, the court held that only a political party has the authority to determine the eligibility of its members and candidates. It further stated that the judiciary lacks the power to impose or decide a candidate for any political party.
In another development the Director-General of the Campaign Council for the re-election of Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for the June 20 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Senator Cyril Fasuyi has promised that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not trade insults on any political parties or individuals but issue-based campaign.
He said the campaign for the re-election bid of the governor is already attracting attention with a strategic flag-off event, stressimg the need for grassroots mobilization and target of 500,000 votes across the state.
At a press conference in the Governor’s office in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, the Director General of the BAO Campaign Council 2026, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, said the essence of the campaign flag-off is to present the scorecard and tangible achievements of governor Oyebanji.
He pointed out that the campaign would be issue-based, focusing on facts and verifiable results rather than engaging in political attacks. According to him”, Ekiti State has recorded remarkable progress under the Oyebanji administration, particularly in security, where the state is regarded as one of the safest in Nigeria, as well as in key sectors such as economy, education, and agriculture”.
“The campaign we are flagging off will be issue-based. We are not here to trade insults. We are here to present records, results, and a roadmap. Our candidate is a known friend of all, Mr. Prosperity Sharer, Mr. Projects, Mr unifier, the People’s Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, popularly referred to as BAO. He is seeking re-election on the strength of his first-term performance and in response to the wishes of the people”.
Senator Fasuyi further disclosed that grassroots mobilization has already commenced across the state, while the official All Progressives Congress (APC) flag-off is scheduled for April 27, 2026. He urged party members to engage voters constructively, canvass effectively, and avoid abusive language against political opponents.
“Our objective is clear — to secure victory in all 177 wards and achieve a minimum of 500,000 votes. While the last election focused on winning, this time we aimed to set a new record with a 177-0 margin,” he said.
He also called on the media to uphold professionalism by ensuring balanced and responsible reportage, while holding public office holders accountable without bias. He expressed confidence that the people of Ekiti State would deliver a resounding victory for Governor Oyebanji in the June 20, 2026 governorship election.
Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, hailed the administration for its achievements and reiterated the commitment of journalists in the state to fair and responsible reporting. He assured that the campaign activities would receive adequate global coverage, while maintaining the non-partisan stance of the media by giving equal access to all political parties.
He gave the campaign council members an assurance of the feasibility of achieving the 500,000 vote target, Senator Fasuyi expressed optimism, attributing the confidence to the governor’s performance and widespread acceptance among the people.
The DG urged APC members and stakeholders to intensify voter sensitization efforts ahead of the election, describing the mission to secure over 500,000 votes as achievable.
He appealed to the media to continue keeping the people abreast of the administration’s achievements.
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