Ekiti 2026: ‘Clear vote of confidence’ – Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji

President Bola Tinubu has described the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability and people-centred governance.

Tinubu said this in his congratulatory message to the governor on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election.

MEDIA TODAY recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday morning declared Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the election.

Tinubu commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. He equally commended law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.

Tinubu charged INEC to continue to conduct peaceful, free, fair and credible election as the nation approaches the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.

“With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.

“Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under his agenda.

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“The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance,” the President said in a statement released through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.