In a political climate often marked by fierce contests and internal wrangling, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State is taking a different path one of unity, continuity, and consensus.
As the 2026 governorship election looms, the party is signaling a firm, deliberate move toward adopting Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as its sole candidate, with no opposition in sight.
The official launch of this effort came with the inauguration of a high-powered endorsement committee, a move that some political watchers are already calling “a coronation in motion.”
Chaired by former Deputy Governor, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, and co-chaired by another former deputy governor, Proffessor Modupe Adelabu, alongside elder statesman Elder Alaba Abejide, the committee, as noticed by WorldClass247News, represents the old guard and new energy of Ekiti APC.
Their task? To unify the party’s voice around a single message: Governor Oyebanji’s performance speaks for itself, and the time for debate is over.
At the committee’s inaugural meeting in Ado-Ekiti, party leaders painted a picture of a governor who has not only governed but endeared himself to citizens across the state’s three senatorial districts. From improved infrastructure to strategic empowerment programs, Oyebanji’s administration, they say, has built bridges across both geography and political divides.
“This is not a contest; it’s an affirmation,” said a senior party figure at the meeting, choosing to speak anonymously. “Oyebanji’s acceptability is overwhelming. What we are doing is formalizing a sentiment that already exists at the grassroots.”
What makes the committee’s task even more straightforward is the absence of credible opposition, insiders claim. While past elections in Ekiti have featured intense intra-party battles and a competitive opposition, the situation heading into 2026 appears different. The APC claims the governor’s political rivals both internal and external have either aligned with the current momentum or are quietly stepping aside.
“There’s no real opposition left,” the same APC leader remarked. “What remains are pockets of disjointed interests, none of which pose a significant threat. Even former critics within our fold are recalibrating their loyalties.”
Analysts attribute Oyebanji’s rising stature to more than just governance metrics. His style marked by humility, accessibility, and people-first leadership has earned him goodwill across various constituencies. From traditional rulers to youth groups, the consensus is that he listens, acts, and delivers.
This has not only unified the APC but also projected the party as a stable political force in Ekiti. The internal cohesion is a stark contrast to previous years when party primaries often sowed division and resentment.
While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to blow the whistle for the 2026 race, the APC in Ekiti appears to have already crossed the starting line and perhaps the finish line too. With Oyebanji’s endorsement committee now active, the party’s roadmap seems clear: no primary contest, no internal friction, just a seamless transition toward re-election.
For Ekiti APC, the slogan heading into 2026 might well be: “Why change a winning team?”
Whether this strategy translates into broader electoral success remains to be seen. But for now, the message from Ekiti, ad observed by WorldClass247Newd, is loud and clearGovernor Oyebanji is not just running; he’s being invited to return.