Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s cabinet backs re-election bid with N100m donation

Members of the Ekiti State Executive Council on Wednesday donated N100 million to the re-election campaign of the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji.

The council members described the donation as a token of their love and support for the governor’s second-term campaign.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Jide Awe, who made the donation on behalf of their colleagues during a brief meeting at the State Executive Council Chamber in Ado Ekiti, said members were committed to the governor’s re-election.

The cabinet members stated, “Your Excellency, you are a man of history, and we consider it a great privilege to be part of your impactful administration.

“This is our little way of showing our love, support, and commitment to your re-election on June 20.

“We shall continue to work assiduously to ensure you win overwhelmingly and become the first governor to be elected back-to-back in our dear state.”

Oyebanji, in his response, thanked the EXCO members for the gesture, which he described as a show of love and solidarity.

The governor said, “My profound appreciation to you all for this huge donation. I have been around for a while; I don’t think any EXCO has ever made such a huge donation to the re-election of any governor.

“Yes, they have always made donations, but none has been as huge as this. I am so grateful for your love and support.”

The Chief of Staff to the Governor, who is also the Secretary to the Campaign Council, Mr Niyi Adebayo, said the amount had been received into the account of the campaign council.

The Coordinator of the Welfare Committee of the EXCO, Prof. Akeem Azeez, thanked members for their contributions, which, according to him, made the donation possible.