APC Governors Mobilize Ethnic Groups for Oyebanji Re-election

Allied Peoples Congress (APC) governors recently organized rallies in Ekiti State to secure support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign.

These efforts target key ethnic voting blocs to solidify the governor's position before the upcoming poll. By mobilizing specific communities, the party aims to build a broad coalition of support across different ethnic lines within the state.

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State led the initiative. They rallied members of the Igbo and Kogi ethnic communities, primarily in the state capital of Ado-Ekiti [1, 2]. The events were intended to showcase the inclusive nature of Oyebanji's leadership and his performance during his tenure.

Reports on the exact timing of the rallies vary. Some accounts state the events occurred on Saturday, while others report they took place on Monday [2, 3]. Both sets of events serve as a final push before the governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026 ^[1].

Supporters cited the governor's record over the last three and a half years as a primary reason for their backing ^[4]. The strategy focuses on the idea that inclusive governance attracts loyalty from non-indigenous ethnic groups living in the state.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele spoke on the viability of the campaign. "The excellent performance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the last three and a half years has made his re-election an easy task," Bamidele said ^[3].

The mobilization effort reflects a coordinated strategy by APC governors to ensure a decisive victory. By leveraging the influence of Uzodinma and Ododo, the campaign seeks to ensure that the Igbo and Kogi populations feel represented by the current administration.