Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has officially endorsed the re-election bid of incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the 2026 governorship race.
Speaking during an end-of-year meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders from the state’s 16 local government areas at his Isan Ekiti residence, Fayemi praised Oyebanji’s performance, stating, “He has done creditably well and deserves support for a second term.”
Fayemi clarified that his endorsement does not preclude other aspirants from seeking the APC governorship ticket.
“I am a Democrat, so I cannot discourage anybody from contesting for the party’s ticket. Anybody who feels he is capable can contest for the party’s ticket. “My entire family and I are for Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s second term in office.
“We have all agreed that our Governor is an Omoluabi who has performed exceedingly well within the last two years. And we all agreed that if we support him as our candidate, the people of Ekiti will joyfully follow us. So, the best thing to do is to rally support for him so he can continue the good governance till 2030.
“By April next year, INEC will announce dates for the Ekiti election. So, this is a good time to start the work. Let the work begin in our various wards and local government areas.