The second term ticket granted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State by the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the state’s governorship election in 2026 has been attributed to his sterling performance since coming into office which had taken the state to a higher level.
Newsmata.com.ng reports that Mr. Dare Owolabi, a chieftain of the ruling APC, expressed this view when he hosted leaders and members of the party to a grand reception at his residence in Odo Oro Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of the state, to celebrate Governor Oyebanji’s emergence as the APC candidate for the forthcoming Ekiti gubernatorial race.
Commending the leadership of the party for the endorsement of the governor, Owolabi, a senatorial hopeful for the Ekiti North Senatorial District, a philanthropist and community leader, said with the way and manner the APC laid to rest the stormy issue of the party’s governorship nomination, the APC had demonstrated that “it is in good stead to win the coming governorship election convincingly.”
The reception, attended by over 1,000 APC party faithful and supporters in Ikole Local Government Area, was convivial as they made merriments and were treated to victory dances.
Owolabi not only commended the leadership of the APC in Ekiti State and at the national levels for the uncommon ability to weather stormy times, he also acknowledged the party’s leadership for their wisdom and consensus-building efforts, describing Governor Oyebanji’s emergence as a testament to his outstanding performance and exemplary leadership style.
Rallying continued support for the governor’s efforts at transforming the state, Owolabi emphasised that the collective loyalty and cooperation of party members “are vital for the sustained growth and development of Ekiti State.”
This was just as he urged Governor Oyebanji not to spare any effort at bringing all members of the party together, saying that “more than any time before now, this is the time for His Excellency, Governor Oyebanji to show that he remains the quintessential father of all and extend his usual open hands to all and sundry.”
Owolabi, who appealed to those who earlier showed interest in the ticket before the consensus to remain loyal to the APC, counseled that “this is the time everyone must show commitment and values that the APC is first before individual ambitions.”
He further appealed to those who were yet to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration Exercise to do so promptly and ensure they collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), which he described as an important tool for civic engagement and political empowerment.
Mr. Owolabi also expressed heartfelt appreciation to all supporters of the Irawo Owuro Project for their unwavering commitment and assured them of continued progress and success as the movement advances.
