
Ekiti election seen as key test for APC’s popularity
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election will be an important measure of the All Progressives Congress’s standing ahead of future national polls. Sani, who is leading the APC’s campaign for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s reelection, arrived in Ekiti to support the campaign. He praised Oyebanji for his achievements and expressed confidence in his chances. The election is set to feature thirteen political parties.
What we know
- Uba Sani stated that the Ekiti State governorship election holding on June 20 will serve as a political barometer for the APC ahead of the 2027 general election.
- Sani is the National Chairman of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council and arrived in Ekiti ahead of the APC campaign flag-off.
- Thirteen political parties are participating in the Ekiti governorship election.
- Sani expressed confidence that Oyebanji has already earned victory ahead of the June 20 election due to his performance and policies.
- The poll is scheduled for June 2026, according to Sani.