Nigerian Gazette

December 21, 2025  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put to rest lingering beerpalour speculations around the Ekiti State governorship ticket as he openly affirmed that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for a second term. The affirmation came on Saturday in a birthday message issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as Governor Oyebanji marked his 58th birthday. In the congratulatory message, President Tinubu not only celebrated Oyebanji’s personal milestone but also clearly stated that the Ekiti governor “has already secured the All Progressives Congress’ nomination to contest for a second term in office in 2026.” The presidential acknowledgment effectively douses the wave of rumours and political conjectures, making the rounds by followers of a disqualified aspirant over the APC ticket in Ekiti State. President Tinubu, in the message, reflected on Governor Oyebanji’s lo...

…As APC Spokesperson Reiterates Official Candidate List Ahead of Publication The APC Integrity Caucus has moved to dismiss what it describes as a reckless and senseless rumour being circulated by a few individuals posing as party members. The gossip, they said, claims that the party “does not intend to submit” the name of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Thursday, November 14, 2025, the caucus said such claims are baseless and should be ignored by every well-meaning member of the public. “Since the successful conduct of our governorship primary on October 27 and the ratification by authorised delegates on October 29, some mischief makers have been whispering that the party will not submit Governor Oyebanji’s name to INEC. This is completely false,” the statement read. The caucus emphasized that the APC operates according to a clearly defined timetable, which specifies the dates for submissio...

The Trade Union Congress, TUC Ekiti State council has joined in the celebration of Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary and 29 years of the creation of Ekiti State. The TUC in a statement by its Chairperson, Dr Omotola Farotimi noted that the anniversary was a time for sober reflection and a period to fashion out a way forward for Nigeria and Ekiti State. "These past 65 years have presented us with many things to reflect on both on positive and negative sides. We experienced the civil war, military regimes that came with so many challenges, religion and communal clashes which had devastating effects on our economic and political life as a people. "The roads have not been rosy but neither Nigeria or Ekiti are stagnant, both of them are making progress so we should be grateful to God for how far He has led us". Dr Farotimi stressed the need for leaders both at the National and Ekiti State to prioritize good living standards for citizens so that the coun...

October 25, 2025 A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo (née Okeya), who was duly screened and cleared by the party’s National Screening Committee, has demonstrated uncommon party loyalty by stepping down for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and actively participating in the delegate congress held today in her Eporo Ward, Emure Local Government Area. Mrs. Omolayo, who was warmly received with an Ọ̀wọ̀ song by jubilant party members, expressed appreciation to her ward for the support they gave her when she initially declared her intention to contest for governor. She explained that her decision to step down for Governor Oyebanji was informed by his wide acceptability across the state, sterling performances in office, and commitment to Ekiti’s growth and development, which she described as derivatives of continuity. While addressing the crowd, Mrs. Omolayo urged party members in Eporo Ward...

…says No Governor Has Influenced Federal Opportunities for Ekiti Like Oyebanji Ado Ekiti October 10, 2025 Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his numerous developmental strides across the country, describing them as clear evidence of the President’s commitment to good governance and his deep affection for Ekiti State. Speaking on Fresh FM in Ado Ekiti, Ojo highlighted several of the President’s major initiatives, including the removal of fuel subsidy, the establishment of cancer treatment centres across the six geopolitical zones, financial autonomy for local governments, the introduction of over loan support for students, and renewed efforts toward regional development, agriculture, and road construction; including key projects like the Ikere - Akure road and other critical coaster routes. On the ongoing Igede - Itawure road project, the former lawmaker assured listeners that President Tinubu is al...

…says Governor Oyebanji Is a Tiwantiwa Leader Loved by All Ado Ekiti October 10, 2025 The member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Richard Olufemi Bamishile, popularly known as Bafem, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu holds Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in very high esteem, saying the President “won’t allow anyone to stress his son, Oyebanji.” Bafem made this known while featuring on the popular radio programme Ṣe Ẹ Mọ BAO Dáadáa? on New Cruise 92.7 FM, Ikere Ekiti, where he clarified that the recent disqualification of some unqualified aspirants was in line with the party’s guidelines and the President’s commitment to discipline and internal order within the APC. “President Tinubu confided in many of us that BAO is his son that he stands firmly with him. Yesterday’s disqualification of unqualified aspirants was a presidential directive. The President doesn’t want anyone to stress his son, Oyebanji,” Ba...

...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...