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Ekiti’26: Oyebanji Threatens APC EXCOs, Appointees, Crack Down On Opposition
Ekiti’26: Oyebanji Threatens APC EXCOs, Appointees, Crack Down On Opposition
The palpable tension of likely election defeat ahead of the APC governorship election in Ekiti State by the incumbent Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has led to some desperate moves by the Governor and his cohorts in an attempt to subjugate and coerce APC State, LGA, Ward executive members and political appointees in the state.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had in May announced July 20 and August 8, 2026, as the governorship election dates in Ekiti and Osun States, respectively. Following the announcement, Governor Oyebanji has embarked on various endorsements while the government continues to crack down on some APC leaders who are supporters of the current Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Mr. Kayode Ojo.
In a trending video, Governor Oyebanji was seen threatening APC State, LGA, Ward executive members and political appointees in the state as some political thugs loyal to the Governor continue to arrest, harass, intimidate, prosecute, and persecute APC members who are supporters of Engr. Kayode Ojo across the state.
Oyebanji said, “I want to see the Local Government, I want to see the local government Chairman and ward Chairman that will open their door and office to these people. If they are popular, they should go to another party and contest the election.”
In a visibly shaken state, the Governor said, “We need to seize the social media space.” On his appointees who are on social media platforms, the Governor said, “I’m marking them one by one. I am not going to talk now, but be assured that those of you who are on platforms where they are dragging us and keeping quiet, and you are collecting salary from this administration, we will come back to you at the appropriate time.”
The statement of Governor Oyebanji has continued to generate reactions from within and outside the country. Some said, has Oyebanji forgotten that this is a democracy where freedom of speech is guaranteed, a free press state guaranteed by the freedom of information bill, and this is an era of citizen journalism?
While others fumed that, has Mr. Governor turned Ekiti into his personal enterprise where salaries being paid to workers are a weapon for loyalty, even when the Governor has not performed? Are these Appointees his personal staff or working for the state? Has Mr. Governor forgotten that this is a democracy and that he was voted in by the people and that these people can demand accountability at any time?
These are some questions begging for answers.
Governor Oyebanji is being accused by the electorate, especially APC members, of poor performance despite the huge resources resulting from a skyrocketing increase in federal allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
There has been an increase in infrastructure deficit across all sectors of the state economy, including roads, water, health, education, and agriculture, while business owners are gasping over multiple taxes under Governor Oyebanji.
It would be recalled that the Governor had, on August 11, 2025, sacked more than 90 percent of his cabinet members on what some observers described as a fear of the unknown and political tension of a likely shift of loyalty to another aspirant by some of the sacked cabinet members.
Also, more than ten political appointees, including Mr. Wale Alade-Oba, Mr. Iseal Adesokan, and Mr. Dada Abiodun John, among others, had earlier tendered their resignation letters on what some of them called personal reasons, while others had accused the Governor of running a directionless, exclusive and deceitful administration with majority APC members being sidelined and oppressed.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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