Ekiti Governorship Election Victory Signals Strong Public Support for APC
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, described Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s win in the Ekiti State governorship election as a clear vote of confidence in the party and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Yilwatda added that the APC’s performance in the recent bye‑elections across the country demonstrated that Nigerians continue to believe in the ruling party’s governance philosophy, even while facing current economic challenges.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said the election results showed that citizens can differentiate between temporary difficulties caused by reforms and the long‑term benefits of responsible governance, economic restructuring, infrastructure development, and institutional renewal.
He stated, “The overwhelming victory recorded by our great party in Ekiti State and our remarkable success in the bye‑elections across the country represent a powerful endorsement of the APC’s governance philosophy.”
“These results affirm that Nigerians appreciate leadership that prioritises development, accountability, stability, and the welfare of the people,” Yilwatda said.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji was declared the winner after securing what the party described as a commanding victory across Ekiti State.
The APC also recorded victories in five of the six bye‑elections conducted in different parts of the nation.
Yilwatda said Oyebanji’s re‑election was a reward for visionary leadership, inclusive governance, prudent management of resources, and visible development across Ekiti State.
“The people of Ekiti State have once again demonstrated that performance remains the most potent campaign message in democratic politics,” he noted.
He added that the Ekiti result has become a national reference point for the APC, confirming that when governments deliver tangible results in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security, and social development, citizens respond with renewed trust and overwhelming electoral support.
The APC chairman highlighted Ekiti’s progress under Oyebanji, citing investments in road infrastructure, rural development, human capital, healthcare delivery, agriculture, workers’ welfare, and ease of doing business.
He concluded that the election outcome should be viewed within the broader context of President Tinubu’s reform agenda, which he said is laying the foundation for a more resilient, productive, and competitive Nigerian economy.
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