‘I Cannot Offer My Support’ – APC Candidate Alleges Imposition of Oyebanji

Abimbola Olawunmi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Ekiti State governorship, has asserted that the party is forcing Biodun Oyebanji, the current governor, on the state.

During an appearance on Arise Television on Wednesday, Olawunmi made the allegation.

He made it clear that he would not back the current governor’s campaign.

“I would have supported Gov. Oyebanji if the selection process for the APC’s 2027 nominee had been equitable. However, I am unable to provide my support because the process is inherently faulty.

“Ekiti State residents have made it apparent that they will not support him in the next election for governor.

“How does he expect to win the general election if he lacked the confidence to contest fairly in the primaries?” he questioned.

Oyebanji was reportedly confirmed by the APC on Monday as the party’s unanimous choice for the state’s 2026 governorship.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele made the affirmation resolution in Ado-Ekiti, and Speaker Stephen Aribasoye of the Ekiti State House of Assembly seconded it.

The Affirmation Congress Committee Chairman, Ahmed Ododo, stated during the procedure that the governor’s “giant strides in various sectors which have benefitted the people of Ekiti” were reflected in the decision.

He continued by saying that Oyebanji’s leadership style has helped the APC maintain its discipline and gain the people’s trust.