Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are united in their bid to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Oyebanji made this statement while addressing PDP members at an OPARHA mobilisation rally in Ado Ekiti. The governor emphasized that no past Nigerian President has positively impacted Ekiti state like Tinubu has since 2023.
Oyebanji urged Ekiti voters to deliver a minimum of 900,000 votes for President Tinubu in January, assuring that the President will reciprocate their support. He commended Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, a PDP chieftain, for putting aside political differences and rallying support for Tinubu's re-election. Oyebanji described Tinubu's visit to Ekiti as "existential" for the state, noting that no President, living or dead, has been as beneficial to Ekiti people as Tinubu.
Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, the OPARHA Convener, pledged that his supporters in the PDP will embark on door-to-door mobilisation across the 16 local government areas to secure massive votes for Tinubu. Oluyede assured that PDP members in Ekiti State are committed to supporting Tinubu 100% and delivering 90% of the votes in the state. He revealed that he has spoken with President Tinubu, who has promised to stand by the people of Ekiti.
The OPARHA mobilisation rally, which drew a large crowd of PDP members, was part of a programme tagged "20,000 Steps for Tinubu." Oluyede's supporters defied the rain to attend the event, demonstrating their commitment to Tinubu's re-election. The rally aimed to sensitise and mobilise voters for Tinubu, with participants vowing to deliver votes for the President.
Both Oyebanji and Oluyede expressed their commitment to putting the interests of Ekiti people first, citing the state's development and peace as a priority. They emphasised that Tinubu's re-election is crucial for the state's continued growth and progress. The unlikely alliance between the APC and PDP in Ekiti State has raised hopes for a peaceful and successful election.
The Ekiti State Governor's efforts to secure votes for Tinubu have been boosted by Oluyede's support, which cuts across party lines. The state's 30-year existence has seen no President match Tinubu's impact, according to Oyebanji. The governor's assurance that Tinubu will reciprocate Ekiti people's support has further galvanised voters.
The joint effort by Oyebanji and Oluyede to deliver votes for Tinubu has significant implications for the 2027 presidential election. With a united front, the APC and PDP in Ekiti State aim to make a substantial contribution to Tinubu's re-election bid. The development has also raised expectations about the level of support Tinubu will receive from other states.
Key points
- Ekiti State's APC and PDP have united to support President Tinubu's re-election bid.
- The two parties aim to deliver 90% of the votes in Ekiti State for Tinubu.
- Oyebanji and Oluyede have pledged to mobilise voters across the state's 16 local government areas.
