EKITI 2026: Shettima, APC govs, national leaders, others to converge for Oyebanji's mega rally

In the midst of a heated gubernatorial election season, Ekiti State's Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is set to receive a massive boost from the APC's national leaders, governors, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters. The grand finale mega rally, scheduled to hold at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, marks the climax of an unprecedented grassroots campaign that has traversed every ward, community, and local government area of the state. This event is more than just a celebration of Oyebanji's re-election bid; it's evidence of the trust and confidence reposed in him by the people.

The anticipated presence of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, APC governors, and other top party leaders at the mega rally underscores the strategic importance of Ekiti State to the APC. This is not a coincidence; it's a deliberate move to consolidate the party's influence in the Southwest region. The APC's national leadership has invested heavily in Oyebanji's campaign, and this rally is a demonstration of their confidence in his performance, popularity, and capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Ekiti State.

Over the last four years, Oyebanji has earned widespread acclaim for delivering impactful governance across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security, tourism, and economic development. His inclusive approach to governance, bridge-building politics, and commitment to the welfare of the people have united Ekiti citizens behind a common vision of progress and prosperity. The statewide acceptance of Oyebanji's re-election bid is a clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in him by the people. It's a resounding demonstration of the people's overwhelming support for his second-term bid.

The mega rally is expected to showcase the broad coalition of support that has crystallized around Governor Oyebanji's leadership. The presence of traditional rulers, professional groups, market associations, artisans, youths, women, civil servants, retirees, religious leaders, and political stakeholders across party lines will underscore the broad-based support for Oyebanji's re-election bid. This rally will send a strong signal to other APC governors and leaders that the party's national leadership is committed to supporting its candidates in the Southwest region.

The Ekiti 2026 gubernatorial election is a critical test of the APC's strength in the Southwest region. The party's national leadership is banking on Oyebanji's popularity and performance to deliver a resounding victory. If Oyebanji emerges victorious, it will be a significant boost to the APC's chances in the 2027 presidential election. The party's national leadership will be eager to replicate Oyebanji's success in other Southwest states, and this rally will be a crucial moment in that process.

As the APC's national leaders, governors, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters converge on Ado-Ekiti for the grand finale mega rally, one thing is clear: the outcome of this election will have far-reaching implications for the APC's future in the Southwest region. If Oyebanji emerges victorious, it will be a significant milestone for the party, and evidence of the power of inclusive governance and bridge-building politics.