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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Ekiti State Governorship Election has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his emphatic victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, describing the outcome as a powerful affirmation of his performance in office and the trust reposed in him by the people of Ekiti State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 20, 2026, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council for the Ekiti election, extended his warm congratulations to Governor Oyebanji, who secured a decisive 319,224 votes to earn a renewed mandate from the people of Ekiti State. The victory, Sani said, stands as a clear expression of confidence by the people of Ekiti in continuity, purposeful governance, and the consolidation of the significant gains recorded under Governor Oyebanji's administration.
Governor Sani also congratulated the people of Ekiti State for making what he described as a wise and forward-looking choice, demonstrating their faith in progressive governance and in a leadership philosophy that places the welfare, aspirations, and shared prosperity of citizens at the heart of public service. He noted that the outcome reflects confidence in the present trajectory of the state and a commitment to a future anchored on peace, stability, and sustained development.
The Kaduna State Governor further attributed the victory to the support and enabling environment being provided to subnational governments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that through courageous reforms, strategic interventions, and a deliberate commitment to strengthening the capacity of states, the President has continued to empower governors to deliver meaningful dividends of democracy and accelerate socio-economic development across the federation.
Commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, local and international observers, the media, and all stakeholders for their professionalism and dedication, Sani said their collective efforts ensured a peaceful, credible, transparent, and successful electoral process. He urged all political parties and candidates who participated in the election to embrace statesmanship and join hands with Governor Oyebanji in the overriding interest of Ekiti State and its continued growth and prosperity.
"As Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council, I am deeply delighted to have successfully delivered on the important assignment entrusted to me and the distinguished, committed, and hardworking members of the council by our great party, the APC," Sani said. He expressed appreciation to his colleague governors, National Assembly members, the Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, and all members of the National Campaign Council for their dedication, unity of purpose, and tireless efforts in contributing to the victory.
The victory marks a significant consolidation of political power for the APC in the South-West, reinforcing the party's dominance in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Oyebanji, whose first-term mandate expires in October, becomes the first governor in Ekiti State to win a re-election bid since the return of democratic rule in 1999, breaking the state's long-standing succession jinx. The outcome is expected to provide momentum for the APC as it prepares for other off-cycle elections and the 2027 presidential contest.
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