Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has lauded the remarkable participation of All Progressives Congress (APC) members across 177 wards in the state during the party’s presidential primaries. He described the exercise as a clear endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and a testament to the party’s unity and democratic processes.
Governor Oyebanji took part in the affirmation process at his polling unit in Ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti, arriving around 10:35 a.m. After casting his vote, he spoke with reporters, emphasizing that the exercise was peaceful and orderly. He noted that it reflected the APC’s dedication to strengthening internal democracy at all levels.
The governor pointed out that the high enthusiasm among party members demonstrated their united support for Tinubu’s leadership. He stressed that the process was smooth and free of conflict.
Calling the event historic, Oyebanji highlighted that for the first time, every party member had the chance to directly participate in selecting the presidential flag bearer. He applauded the APC for fostering inclusive decision-making and described the primaries as transparent.
“The excitement here shows our members exercising their democratic rights. This is what internal democracy looks like in the APC. Since the primaries started weeks ago, people have been voting for their preferred candidates. Today stands out because members now have a voice in choosing the presidential candidate. In my ward, 620 out of 624 registered members voted for President Tinubu to retain the party’s ticket. Reports from across the state confirm the exercise was peaceful. I commend the APC for deepening democracy and giving every member a platform to decide,” Oyebanji said.
He expressed confidence that President Tinubu would secure a sweeping victory in the general elections, citing the overwhelming support during the primaries as proof of broad acceptance among party members and the electorate. “If performance determines electoral success, then there is no doubt about APC and President Tinubu’s victory in the January 2027 election,” he added.