Oyebanji and Fayose unite to support Tinubu in Ekiti
Biodun Oyebanji and Ayodele Fayose have joined forces in Ekiti State to back President Bola Tinubu for reelection. At a rally in Ikere-Ekiti, former PDP candidate Henrich Akomolafe and his supporters officially defected to the APC. The leaders emphasized the importance of mobilizing support for Tinubu and highlighted the developmental progress in the state. The rally drew several top political figures and comes as parties gear up for key upcoming elections.
Key takeaways
- Biodun Oyebanji urged Ekiti residents to deliver 600,000 votes for Bola Tinubu in the presidential election.
- Ayodele Fayose pledged to support Tinubu’s reelection despite remaining in the PDP, praising Oyebanji’s leadership.
- Henrich Akomolafe and his supporters defected from the PDP to the APC, citing the state’s development under Oyebanji.
- The rally featured several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor, Speaker, and local government leaders.
- Political mobilisation is intensifying in Ekiti ahead of the June 20 governorship and January 2027 presidential elections.
