The battle for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State has been ignited, as Kayode Ojo, an aspirant, was on the social gathering’s nationwide secretariat final Thursday to submit his nomination kind, stating that “Ekiti wants a rescuer, and I’m able to reply that decision.”
Talking shortly after submitting his kind, Ojo, who’s the Chancellor/ Chairman, Governing Council, College of Nigeria, Nsukka, electrified supporters with guarantees like full native council autonomy, unprecedented infrastructure renewal, financial revival, and a brand new deal for lecturers, civil servants, artisans, and college students.
Ojo stated: “Our agenda is daring, clear, and achievable. We are going to by no means hand over Ekiti’s future to those that don’t share our progressive values. We are going to unite our social gathering, heal previous wounds, and rework our state right into a mannequin of fine governance.”
He stated he was sure of victory within the October 27 APC main election and subsequent yr’s governorship election, demanding a degree taking part in subject.
“The folks of Ekiti should be free to decide on. We is not going to settle for intimidation, harassment, or imposition. Solely a well-liked candidate can win and I’m that candidate,” he stated.
Ojo additionally vowed to safe Ekiti for the President’s 2027 re-election bid. “This election isn’t just about who governs Ekiti; it’s about who can mobilise the folks for Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. I’ll stand with Tinubu, and collectively, we’ll elevate Nigeria.”
Ojo dismissed feedback allegedly made by APC Nationwide Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, that selecting types was a waste of cash.
“The folks of Ekiti are crying for change. Submitting my types at the moment is my response to their cry. We’re prepared. We’re resolute. We’re unstoppable,” he added.
