2026 election: Biodun Oyebanji clinches APC governorship ticket in Ekiti

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has officially secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the June 20, 2026 election.

Oyebanji, who emerged as the sole aspirant, was unanimously endorsed by a total of 885 delegates, representing five delegates from each of the 177 wards across the state. The process was conducted in line with the party’s electoral guidelines and the provisions of the Electoral Act of 2020.

The affirmation of Oyebanji’s candidacy reflects widespread support within the APC, as party leaders and members lauded his performance in office, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, education, and youth empowerment.

The development cleared the path for Oyebanji’s confirmation as the APC consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State.

Omolayo, who officially stepped down during the governorship primary at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, said her decision was based on the Governor Oyebanji sterling performance and the need to sustain his administration’s developmental strides.

She said she had collapsed her political structure across the 16 local government areas in support of Oyebanji’s re-election bid, describing her withdrawal as an act of loyalty to the party and commitment to Ekiti’s progress.

“Governor Oyebanji has performed excellently well. His achievements in infrastructure, governance and inclusiveness speak volumes. He deserves a second term, and that is why I am stepping down to support him fully,” she said.

Following her withdrawal, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele moved a motion for the ratification of Oyebanji’s nomination as the APC governorship candidate and seconded by Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly,Adeoye Aribasoye, in line with Section 84(11) of the Electoral Act, 2022.

The motion for affirmation was put to a voice vote and delegates unanimously chorused a resounding “yes,” sealing Oyebanji’s emergence as the APC flag bearer for the 2026 election.