Kaduna State Governor and National Chairman, Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Senator Uba Sani has said that his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has already earned victory ahead of the June 20 governorship election through his outstanding performance and people-oriented policies and programs.
Governor Sani stated this on Sunday evening at the Ado- Ekiti Airport upon his arrival in the state ahead of the official flag-off of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship campaign.
He was received by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Secretory, to the State Government, Prof Habibat Adubiaro, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo and Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun, Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Otunba Kayode Fasae, Special Adviser on Higher Education, Prof Akeem Azeez, other top government officials.
Speaking with Journalists shortly after his arrival, Governor Uba expressed confidence in the Governor Oyebanji’s chances, citing the Ekiti Governor’s impressive strides in infrastructure, education, youth empowerment and human capital development. He stated further that the BAO administration’s record of performance would translate into a decisive mandate at the poll scheduled for June 2026.
Describing Governor Oyebanji as a committed leader who has demonstrated capacity, humility and inclusiveness in governance, Senator Uba noted that the Governor’s achievements in key sectors have translated into visible development and widespread acceptance among Ekiti people
Governor Sani said “My dear brother, Governor Oyebanji has done extremely well, and for me, I’m just here to support what he has done and I have no doubt in my mind that Ekiti people have seen everything, from education, he has done extremely well, looking at infrastructure, socio-economic, empowerment of youths, we have seen what he has done, he has done very well and I have no doubt in my mind that this election, the people of Ekiti will support him for continuity which is very important, this election is just a formality”.
The Kaduna State Governor further noted that Ekiti governorship election would serve as a critical political barometer for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, the outcome of the poll will to reflect the strength and acceptability of the ruling party’s leadership under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Governor Sani was received at the Government House Governor Oyebanji, Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and members of the Ekiti State Caucus of the National Assembly.