Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has expressed confidence in the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure fairness in the October 27 governorship primary election in the state.
Speaking with newsmen after appearing before the party’s screening committee led by Hon. Tunji in Abuja on Tuesday, Oyebanji said he was fully prepared to clinch the APC ticket.
He praised the screening process as fair and transparent, noting that it would guarantee credible results.
The governor also expressed optimism that the outcome of the primary would strengthen the party’s chances of victory in the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti.
He said, “I must commend the APC for putting this structure in place. It will save the party from a lot of problems. I have absolute confidence that the party will get it right.”
“This is only the screening stage. Next comes the appeal committee, the Congress committee, and then the election proper. Whoever emerges must be supported because it is not just about the aspirants. It is about returning our party to power and serving the people.”, the governor added.
He then appealed to the leadership of the party to provide a level playing field for all the aspirants who have indicated interests and scaled through the screening process to enable them to sell their manifestos to party members.
The governor was accompanied to the exercise by party leaders, National Assembly members from the state, and political associates.
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They include: the Chairman, SouthWest Development Commission (SWDC), Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi; Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), Senator Cyril Fasuyi (Ekiti North), Speaker Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adeoye Aribasoye; Hon Kolawole Akinlayo, and AVM Niyi Ojuawo (rtd).
Others are Hon Wunmi Ogunlola, Hon Bimbo Daramola, Hon Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Prince Wole Ajakaiye, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Hon Segun Dipe, and Engr Dipo Bamisaye of EKSU Alumni Association’s Support Group, among others.
Meanwhile, the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Engr. Kayode Olubunmi Ojo and Hon. Omolayo Oluremi is slated to appear before the screening committee today (Wednesday).