Southwest APC rallies behind Oyebanji, Oyebamiji for Ekiti and Osun polls

The Southwest chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Lagos and Ado Ekiti declared support for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Osun governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the coming elections, as party leaders called for unity and strong voter turnout across the region.

The position was made known by the newly elected Southwest Zonal Executive Committee of the party, led by Chairman Isaac Kekemeke, shortly after emerging into office. The leadership expressed confidence that Oyebanji would secure another term in the June 20 Ekiti governorship election, noting that his style of leadership had helped bring members together and improve governance in the state.

Kekemeke also linked the Ekiti election to upcoming political contests, saying the outcome would set the pace for the August 15 governorship poll in Osun State and later national elections. He urged party members and voters in Osun to support Oyebamiji, describing the election as important for the party’s plans in the region.

The zonal chairman further called on the Southwest to deliver strong backing for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, adding that the region has a role to play in maintaining the party’s strength at the national level.

In addition, he assured party leaders and members that the new zonal executives would improve consultation, cooperation, and internal coordination, promising better performance than in previous years. He said the leadership would work closely with stakeholders, including elected officials, to strengthen the party’s structure.

Speaking at the event, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the emergence of the zonal executives as smooth and peaceful. He said the process followed electoral guidelines and reflected the party’s commitment to credible internal processes.

Sanwo-Olu also urged the new executives to focus on unity and proper planning, stating that these would help the party remain strong in the Southwest and prepare well for future elections.