‎GOVERNOR OYEBANJI DECLARES BID FOR SECOND TERM IN EKITI STATE

‎In another development, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has
formally declared his intention to run for a second term in office, following
an overwhelming wave of public endorsement and political support across
the state in recent times.
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‎Oyebanji made this declaration on Monday during a meeting with members
of the Central Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress, APC,
held at the Party Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti.
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‎The Governor cited the need to consolidate the gains of his first
administration and to continue delivering quality governance, as well as the
encouragement and overwhelming support he had received across the
state, which included traditional rulers, professional bodies, civil servants,
artisans, youth groups, market women, drivers unions and political leaders
across party lines.
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‎Expressing his appreciation to the party leadership for their trust and
confidence in his administration and highlighting his administration’s
achievements in less than three years in office, the governor maintained
that he has fulfilled all his campaign promises to the party leadership and
the people of Ekiti.
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‎While emphasising his commitment to the principles of democracy and
internal democracy within the party, the governor noted that the APC in
Ekiti remains one big family, stressing that there is no division in the party.
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‎He urged Ekiti citizens to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards, PVC,
ahead of the June 2026 governorship election in order to be able to vote
and ensure that their voices are heard.