In a defining administrative milestone, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, listing Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Mrs. Monisade Afuye as the party’s standard-bearers for the June 20, 2026, Ekiti Governorship election.
The TA Local Government Project Monitoring and Evaluation lead, Engr. Olabode Adetunji, has extended hearty congratulations to the Governor and his Deputy on this formal clearance.
Engr. Adetunji emphasized that against all divisive tendencies and opposition clamour in the state, INEC’s action has authoritatively stamped the Governor’s credibility, transparency, and widespread acceptability both statewide and nationwide.
“With this official release, INEC has validated the people’s choice and the party’s unwavering faith in the leadership of Governor Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Afuye,” Engr. Adetunji stated. “It is a resounding endorsement of their proven track record and integrity.”
Engr. Adetunji called on all party members and residents of Ekiti State to immediately begin preparing for the election. He urged everyone to validate their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and get ready to return the progressive administration to office, ensuring that the current development strides across the state continue uninterrupted.
Highlighting a critical focus area, Engr. Adetunji specifically called for sustained and increased development directed at the local governments. He described the local government system as “the hen that lays the golden egg,” stating that empowering the grassroots tier is fundamental to deepening and consolidating the visible progress experienced under the present government.
The INEC list, confirmed at the state headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, paves the way for a focused campaign on the administration’s achievements and future plans for Ekiti State.
The commission displayed the particulars of twelve political parties and their standard-bearers.The cleared candidates and running mates include:
· Accord Party: Opeyemi Falegan (41) & Omoyemi Olaleye (42)
· African Action Congress: Akande Oluwasegun (36) & Oluwasanmi Fajuyigbe
· Action Democratic Party: Ayodeji Ojo (42) & Itunu Ibitoye (35)
· African Democratic Congress (ADC): Oluwadare Bejide (66) & Paul Olowoyeye (52)
· All Progressives Congress (APC): Biodun Oyebanji (58) & Monisade Afuye (67)
· Action People’s Party: Bidemi Awogbemi (36) & Akinyemi Adewumi (53)
· Allied People’s Movement: Joseph Anifowose (65) & Margaret Ilesanmi (68)
· Labour Party (LP): Oyebanji Olajuyin (67) & Ayokunle Okumade (45)
· New Nigeria People Party (NNPP): Blessing Abegunde (35) & Francis Ajayi (65)
· People’s Redemption Party (PRP): Olaniyi Ayodele (49) & Modupe Adebiyi (35)
· Young Progressive Party (YPP): Owoola Daramola (54) & Opeyemi Adeyemo (51)
· Zenith Labour Party (ZLP): Victor Adetunji (38) & Adesina Oyeniyi (35)
