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Ekiti 2026: Traditional Chieftaincy Title Holders Endorse Gov Oyebanji’s re-election

The Association of Ekiti State Traditional Chieftaincy Title Holders has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its sole candidate for the 2026 governorship election in the state, citing his transformative policies which have positively impacted the lives of the people as their reason for the endorsement.

Speaking during their annual meeting on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, the Chairman of the Association, High Chief Oluwole Ogunsakin, the Asona of Ikole Ekiti, highlighted key achievements of Governor Oyebanji in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and agriculture reforms as evidence of his dedication to the state’s progress, which according to him have brought a new lease of life to all communities across the state.

Chief Ogunsakin also commended the Governor for his exceptional commitment to the welfare of the elderly in the state, particularly the free health scheme for senior citizens, describing it as a transformative initiative that ensure the elderly have access to quality healthcare service without financial barriers.

Moving the endorsement motion, which was ratified through a thunderous voice vote, the Elemo of Ilawe, Chief Agbona Gbenga stated that the Governor has brought a tangible progress to all corners of the state, stressing that this efforts have transformed lives and demonstrated the Governor’s dedication to inclusive governance.

Emphasizing the importance of continuity, which according to him is crucial to ensuring the continuation of impactful work, Chief Agbona said the association remains committed to safeguarding the pace of development in the state under Governor Oyebanji’s leadership and vowed to mobilize across all communities to ensure no individual or group disrupt the ongoing progress.

In his response, Governor Oyebanji expressed his gratitude to the association for their overwhelming and prayers for his istration, describing the endorsement as a call to further service.

Reflecting on his istration’s journey over the past two and half years, the Governor said he has served Ekiti people with sincerity of heart and has fulfilled all promise made to Ekiti people

While assuring them of his continued commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy, the Governor promised to intensify efforts to improve the living standard in the state and uphold the integrity of traditional institutions.

The Governor also used the opportunity to charge the Chiefs to be more security consciously and not allow anyone to disrupt the peace of the state as the state approaches election period.

“Let me start by thanking you for your and prayers and for accepting me as a son and for your cooperation with our royal fathers, I listened to the Chairman’s speech and I was very impressed when he said that the association’s work is to compliment the efforts of the royal fathers.


“Let me also use this opportunity to tell you what we have been doing for the past two and half years, when we came to beg for your vote we told our people that this government will serve them wholeheartedly and since then, I stand before God and you, when I woke up this morning and I was asking myself that is there any area that I have defaulted in my promise to Ekiti people, I said None, I can stand here and say that I have served Ekiti people with all the power given to me by God”. The Governor asserted.

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NoNsense

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Oyebanji is horrible

Emura si

Are these ones not supposed to be neutrall? Even if they decide to one side against the other, it shouldn't be openly.

If the Oyebanji they're putting their weight against loses the election, they should accept whatever the opposition does to them in good faith.

Angelgabbyshara, be truthful to yourself and ask yourself why your principal is running Helter skelter for endorsement?

BAO is just too good with propanganda

The amount this governor has spent on endorsements alone could have transformed Ekiti State.
If you're looking to "cash out" in Ekiti, just gather 10 to 20 people and publicly endorse the governor — that seems to be the current business model.

This endorsement spree started less than a year into his tenure.

Meanwhile, basic infrastructure is collapsing, and youth empowerment is non-existent.

Hospitals are struggling, and roads remain death traps.

Yet, money keeps flowing into staged endorsements instead of real development.

It’s heartbreaking.
Ekiti people deserve better. Look at Ondo State — they once had a visionary leader like Mimiko. Ekiti is still waiting for just one committed, people-focused leader.

When will we stop settling for empty praise and start demanding performance?
We can’t afford to keep normalizing mediocrity and calling it leadership. It’s time for the people to wake up and rewrite the narrative.

Oyebanji deserve it the man is doing well.

I'm from Abia State but oyebanji is my favorite

Chucks13:
Oyebanji deserve it the man is doing well.

Kindly itemise what he has done across all LGA

AngelGabbyShara:
Ekiti 2026: Traditional Chieftaincy Title Holders Endorse Gov Oyebanji’s re-election

Scrap as usual...

Can you itemise what he's done across all LGA to deserve endorsement?



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Okeona:


Kindly itemise what he has done across all LGA

Can anyone pleases Nigerians? So pls ask Google to provide you answers to your questions. Thanks.

Same Governor that collect tax from ordinary pepper 🌶️🌶️ sellers. Even charge car owners for packing at road side ..... Continue to endorse hardship and failure

Mrdecent:
The amount this governor has spent on endorsements alone could have transformed Ekiti State.
If you're looking to "cash out" in Ekiti, just gather 10 to 20 people and publicly endorse the governor — that seems to be the current business model.

This endorsement spree started less than a year into his tenure.

Meanwhile, basic infrastructure is collapsing, and youth empowerment is non-existent.

Hospitals are struggling, and roads remain death traps.

Yet, money keeps flowing into staged endorsements instead of real development.

It’s heartbreaking.
Ekiti people deserve better. Look at Ondo State — they once had a visionary leader like Mimiko. Ekiti is still waiting for just one committed, people-focused leader.

When will we stop settling for empty praise and start demanding performance?
We can’t afford to keep normalizing mediocrity and calling it leadership. It’s time for the people to wake up and rewrite the narrative.



People now abandon Ekiti roads for akure roads...the man no try at all..

Chucks13:


Can anyone pleases Nigerians? So pls ask Google to provide you answers to your questions. Thanks.

Chuku, Stop endorsing rubbish in my state

They are not suppose to be political


They should be neutral

What's happening in this country?


The day they will all become irrelevant is the day election will be decided by Nigerians and not who endorses whom.