Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commended the massive turnout of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across 177 wards in the state to return the party’s presidential ticket to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as a resounding vote of confidence in the President’s leadership and a strong affirmation of the party’s unity and internal democracy.
The Governor, who arrived at his ward 6, Ikogosi-Ekiti at about 10:35 am on Saturday, participated in the presidential affirmation exercise and described the process as peaceful, orderly and a true reflection of the party’s commitment to deepening internal democracy across all levels.
Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Governor Oyebanji said the enthusiasm displayed by party members was a clear indication that party members were united in purpose and confident in the leadership direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and added that the process was devoid of any rancour.
Describing the exercise as historic, the Governor maintained that it was the first time all members of the party were allowed to directly and actively participate in the selection of the party’s presidential flag bearer.
While commending the APC for deepening internal democracy and providing a platform for every member to participate in the decision-making process, the Governor described the exercise as transparent and inclusive.
Governor Oyebanji said, “You can see the enthusiasm here among our party members to exercise their democratic right. This speaks to internal democracy in the APC. Since we started the primaries some weeks ago, people have come out to vote for candidates of their choice.
“Today is different and historic because this will be the first time that members of the party, will have a say in who becomes the presidential candidate of the party and here in our ward in ikogosi, we have 624 registered party members, 620 votes in favor of President Tinubu to continue as the flag bearer of the party and from the news I have received across the state, it has been a peaceful exercise.
“I must commend APC for deepening internal democracy and offering a platform for every member of the party to have a say in who becomes the presidential flagbearer of the party.”
Expressing confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will record a landslide victory in the general elections, Governor Oyebanji said the overwhelming support demonstrated during the presidential primaries across the state and other parts of the country was a clear indication that the President enjoys wide acceptance and strong backing from party members and the electorate.
“If performance is a yardstick in electoral success, then there is nothing to fear about the victory and the emergence of APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Jan 2027 presidential election”, Oyebanji said.
