President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the Ekiti State gubernatorial election held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and urged him to remain magnanimous and unite all Ekiti people as he consolidates his achievements over the next four years.
President Commends Peaceful Conduct
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the election. He also praised law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order throughout the process.
“President Tinubu urges Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements in the next four years,” the statement read.
Call for Unity and Support
The President also called on all other candidates who contested the election to rally behind Governor Oyebanji, emphasizing that it is now time to focus on taking Ekiti to the next level of governance. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with the Ekiti State Government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria.
According to Onanuga, “The President commends all those who contested the election with the governor for exercising their democratic rights, saying it is now time to rally round Oyebanji in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance.”
Background of the Election
The Ekiti gubernatorial election saw Governor Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerge victorious. The election was widely regarded as peaceful, with security agencies ensuring a smooth process. President Tinubu’s reaction underscores the importance of unity and collaboration in governance.
The statement also highlighted the Federal Government’s support for Oyebanji’s administration, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on inclusive development and democratic governance.
