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…Cites Performance, Inclusive Governance Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Otunba Yinka Akerele, has declared his support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, pledging to mobilise his political structure and supporters across the state for the governor’s victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election. Akerele made the declaration during a meeting at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, where he formally aligned with Governor Oyebanji’s second-term aspiration alongside a large delegation of political associates and stakeholders drawn from across the state. The delegation comprised former members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly,…

The Ekiti State Government has declared Friday, June 5, a half-day public holiday to enable civil and public servants in the state to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Governor Biodun Oyebanji directed that workers should close at 12 noon to participate in the PVC collection exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while officers on essential duties are expected to remain at their duty posts. This is contained in a circular issued by the Office of the State Head of Service and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishments and Service…

…Seeks Prayers Ahead of June Governorship Election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Ado Constituency I, Asipa Ayodeji Adarabierin, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging them to sustain the virtues of sacrifice, love and obedience as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. In a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Asipa Adarabierin described Eid al-Adha as a season of sober reflection, devotion to God and commitment to peaceful coexistence among the people regardless of religious or political affiliations. The APC candidate noted that the significance of Eid-el-Kabir goes beyond merriment,…

One Mrs Ogunleye Grace, the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, who was allegedly kidnapped on 20th May, 2026 by yet to be identified hoodlums has been rescued unhurt. The breakthrough came as a result of a joint operation by the Police, the Military and other security agencies as well as the local security personnel, who embarked on a rescue mission and mounted pressure on the hoodlums. The Commissioner of Police, CP FALADE ADEGOROYE MICHEAL, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident in order to unravel the cause and those behind it. SP ABUTU SUNDAY ANIPR POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has cautioned local government staff against being used to pursue interests that could portray the councils as opposition to the state government. Abejide gave the warning during a tour of Ido/Osi , Ilejemeje, Moba, Isokan and Ero council areas. He said such actions often result to the local government being seen as troublesome and difficult to work with, and that it could jeopardize the good relationship and cooperation the councils currently enjoy with the state government. “This has always been the pattern,” Can you like the person…

Local Government workers in Ekiti State have pledged to deliver two hundred thousand votes for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate come 20th of next month Election. They made the promise during the visit of the Chairman and Management staff of the Local government Service Commission to Emure, Ise, Ikere and Ikere west council areas of the state. The local government workers who spoke through their President, Mr Olatunde explained that the candidate of the APC who is governor Oyebanji had prioritized the welfare of workers in the council. “Since Governor Oyebanji came on board every sector at the Local…

The chairman, Ekiti Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has called on eligible voters in Efon, Okemesi Ido ile, Ekameta and Ekiti West Local government areas to come out enmasse come 20th next month and reelect Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Mr Abejide who led other management staff of the commission on a campaign tour to the council areas said the governor had performed beyond expectations hence the need for his reelection. Mr Abejide who took time to intimate the gathering on the various developmental works of the governor, particularly as it concern local government administration said he deserved to be…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, has confirmed that he is leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement on Sunday afternoon, Obi said he is quitting the party because of “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division”. “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respected leaders did anything personally wrong to me. I will continue to respect them,” he wrote on his X page.…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, setting May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary and pegging its nomination form at N100 million. In a statement issued by Bolaji Abullahi, spokesman of the party, the ADC said the timetable outlines guidelines and requirements for the nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing its commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and strict compliance with the Electoral Act. According to the schedule, the process is already underway, with the collection of application forms running from April 1 to May 4,…

An All Progressives Congress Aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal constituency one , Aree, Igbekele Ayodele has withdrawn his aspiration to contest the seat. Addressing the APC leaders in the constituency at Ikere Ekiti, the aspirant who is popularly called AIG said the decision was an aftermath of his wide consultation with his followers and a deep respect for the constituted authority within the party. He said “following extensive consultations with leaders within and outside the political space and most importantly after the wise counsel and the fatherly advice of our kabiyesi, the ogoga of ikere…