– Celebrates His Emergence as 2026 APC Consensus Gubernatorial Candidate
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – The Ekiti National Assembly Caucus joins the good people of Ekiti State, home and abroad, in celebrating the third anniversary of the administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Christiana Monisade Afuye.
Over the past three years, Governor Oyebanji has provided purposeful leadership defined by stability, inclusion, and compassion. His people-first governance model has strengthened public trust, bridged divides, and inspired renewed hope in the promise of Ekiti. The administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, innovation, and youth empowerment have reflected the Ekiti spirit of excellence and resilience.
As elected representatives of Ekiti in the National Assembly, we reaffirm our partnership with the administration in advancing the welfare of our people through effective legislation, advocacy, and collaboration with federal institutions. We are proud to work side by side with Your Excellency on this journey and thank you for ensuring the cordial relationship between the Ekiti National Assembly Caucus and your administration, which continues to strengthen our shared commitment to good governance and collective development.
We also use this opportunity to thank His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his steadfast support for Ekiti State and other sub-national governments. His leadership has provided a strong foundation for shared prosperity, national cohesion, and sustainable development across the country.
In his remarks, the Leader of the Ekiti National Assembly Caucus and Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, said:
“Governor Biodun Oyebanji has not only earned the trust of our great party and the people of Ekiti as its consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election but has also demonstrated an exemplary commitment to inclusive governance.
“His administration’s pragmatic approach to infrastructure renewal, youth empowerment, and social welfare reflects a genuine desire to improve the lives of our people.
“The Caucus commends his humility, empathy, and vision, which have set a new benchmark for purposeful leadership in our state. We remain fully aligned with his mission to build on these solid foundations for sustained progress and prosperity.”
Congratulations, Your Excellencies, on this remarkable third anniversary. Together, we celebrate the journey. Together, we strengthen the future. Together, we rise as Ekiti kete.
Signed on behalf of the Caucus:
Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, Jr.
Secretary, Ekiti National Assembly Caucus
