Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his historic re-election victory, describing it as a well-deserved reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance.
In a congratulatory message on Sunday issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori noted that Oyebanji’s landslide victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election reflected the confidence and trust the people of Ekiti State have in his administration.
Ejes Gist News reports that Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after securing 319,224 votes.
Governor Oborevwori said Oyebanji’s victory was particularly significant because it marked the first time a sitting governor in Ekiti State had successfully won a consecutive second term since the return of democratic rule in 1999.
Oborevwori said the outcome demonstrated the growing acceptance of Oyebanji’s leadership style, which has been widely acknowledged for promoting inclusiveness, development and political stability in the state.
He also lauded the unity within the APC in Ekiti State, noting that the support of party leaders, stakeholders and grassroots members contributed significantly to the governor’s overwhelming victory across the state’s 16 local government areas.
“Your re-election is a clear endorsement of your administration’s achievements and your commitment to the welfare and development of the people of Ekiti State,” Oborevwori said.
He expressed confidence that Oyebanji’s second term would consolidate ongoing development programmes and further advance the socio-economic growth of the state.
The governor wished his Ekiti counterpart continued success, wisdom and good health as he prepares to embark on another four-year term in office.
Historic Victory for Oyebanji
Governor Oyebanji’s re-election marks a historic milestone in Ekiti State’s political history. Since the state’s creation in 1996 and the return of democratic rule in 1999, no sitting governor had successfully won a consecutive second term.
His victory, which saw him secure 319,224 votes, has been widely hailed as a testament to his administration’s performance and the trust placed in him by the people of Ekiti State.
The APC’s dominance in the state was further reinforced by the party’s control of all nine National Assembly seats, all 26 seats in the State House of Assembly, all 16 local government councils, and 22 Local Council Development Areas.
Oborevwori’s Message of Support
Governor Oborevwori’s congratulatory message reflects the growing camaraderie among governors of the ruling APC and their commitment to supporting one another.
His praise for Oyebanji’s leadership style and the unity within the APC in Ekiti State underscores the importance of party cohesion in securing electoral victories.
What This Means for Ekiti State
With Oyebanji’s re-election, Ekiti State is set to experience continuity in governance, with the governor expected to consolidate ongoing development programmes and advance the state’s socio-economic growth.
The governor’s second term is also expected to bring stability and further political development in the state.
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