Nigerian Gazette

...warns against returning Ekiti to an era of crisis Ado Ekiti October 9, 2025 A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji commands the total structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State ahead of the forthcoming governorship primary election. Daramola, who featured on the popular Adaba FM programme Ṣé O Mọ́ BAO Dáadáa on Thursday, said all party structures across Ekiti State; including former governors, serving and past members of the National and State Assemblies, local government chairmen, and ward executives are solidly behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji. He said the APC in Ekiti has reached a level of maturity where unity of purpose has become the party’s greatest strength, adding that the adoption of Option A4 direct primary will further demonstrate where the people’s loyalty lies. “This is not the kind of election where you support Aspirant A in the day and vote Aspirant B in the dark...

...Says Governor’s personal commitment to APC welfare makes him unbeatable ahead of the primary election October 7, 2025 Former Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dapo Karounwi, has commended Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for personally financing the construction of a new All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Ekiti State, describing the gesture as unprecedented in the political history of the state. Karounwi, who spoke on Monday evening during the popular Ekiti FM 91.5 political programme Ṣé O mọ BAO, described Governor Oyebanji as the first governor in Ekiti history to pay salaries to party executives, even from his personal purse, calling the gesture a reflection of deep loyalty and personal sacrifice for the progress of the APC. The APC stalwart, who traced his political journey back to 1996 as the first Vice Chairman of Efon Local Government and later served as a House of Assembly member, said his experience as a founding secretary...

...as Oyebanji Personally Funds Party Executives from His Purse October 6, 2025 Former Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Rt. Hon. Oladapo Karounwi, has described the forthcoming APC governorship primary in Ekiti as a “carnival-like celebration” for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, noting that the governor’s popularity has made the contest more of a formality than a competition. Karounwi, who spoke during Ṣ’óo mọ BAO, a radio programme aired on Voice FM, Ado Ekiti, said that the party’s adoption of direct primaries reflects the strength of its internal democracy and the confidence of members in the leadership of Governor Oyebanji. “All card-carrying members of the APC will queue behind their chosen aspirants in their wards. From all indications, Ekiti people have already decided to stand firmly behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji,” he said. He said the forthcoming primary is going to be a “carnival-like ...

...says Party Members to Decide through Direct Primaries, BAO’s Victory Inevitable October 6, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ekiti State will hold across the state’s 177 wards, not in Abuja and will be conducted through direct primaries, where every registered party member will have the chance to participate. This clarification was made by former Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly and prominent APC stalwart, Rt. Hon. Oladapo Karounwi, during a political program called Ṣ'óo mọ BAO, which aired on Voice FM, Ado Ekiti, on Monday. Karounwi, regarded as one of the most grounded voices in Ekiti APC politics, explained that the party’s constitution provides for three methods of choosing candidates, namely, consensus, direct, and indirect primaries, but for the 2025 governorship election in Ekiti, direct primary will be adopted. “All card-carrying members of the APC will queue behind their chosen aspirants in their war...

NigerianGazette  October 2, 2025  Ahead of the October 27 APC governorship primaries in Ekiti, revalidated party members have thrown their weight behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji, declaring that his consistent presence and humility set him apart from other aspirants. Party faithful in Ward 13, Ado Ekiti, Mr. Toyin Fatukesi, speaking at the Farm Settlement, expressed gratitude to Governor Oyebanji and assured the BAO Primary Election Committee of their unflinching support. Similarly, Hon. Tayo Olu James from Ward 1, Ado Ekiti, pledged the ward’s total support for the governor in the forthcoming APC governorship primary election. Also, Mrs. Motunrayo Ajibola, a resident of Ward 2, Ado Ekiti, affirmed that the people of her ward remain fully behind Oyebanji ahead of the primary. In the same vein, Hon. Femi Fadahunsi, popularly known as Eba, gave assurance of their complete backing for Governor Oyebanji’s candidacy. According to members, no lofty promises could erase th...

NigerianGazette October 1, 2025 With the Governorship Primary Election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State drawing near, the campaign committee of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) has called on all revalidated members of the party who are financially up to date to stand firm with the governor, describing him as the only aspirant truly on ground. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, the BAO Primary Election Campaign Committee outlined Oyebanji’s track record of loyalty to the APC and commitment to its structures, noting that his approach to governance and party affairs sets him apart from other aspirants. The committee pointed out that Oyebanji remains the only aspirant who has designed and sustained a welfare package for APC executives from ward to state level, prioritizes ward meetings across the state, and declared his governorship ambition from the ward level as a mark of respect for party structures. It further noted that the govern...

…Promises to Lead Campaign Across 16 LGAs of Ekiti State   September 26, 2025  The cordial relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) was brought into focus on Friday when Honourable Oyetunji Ojo, Chairman of the Federal Housing Authority and son-in-law to President Tinubu, visited the Ekiti State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojo told the State Executive Council that President Tinubu was firmly backing Governor Oyebanji’s re-election, describing the bond between the two leaders as “smooth, cordial and unwavering.” He stressed that the relationship between the Presidency and the Government of Ekiti State would only grow stronger in the years ahead. The FHA Chairman hailed Oyebanji as a “tested, trusted, and people-focused leader” who has delivered on his promises through achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and inclusive governance.  He pledged t...