Ekiti Gov Election Proves Nigerians Acceptance Of APC – Yilwatda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has described Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s victory in the Ekiti State governorship election as a clear vote of confidence in the APC and the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Yilwatda also said the party’s performance in the recent bye-elections across the country showed that Nigerians still believed in the ruling party’s governance philosophy despite the current economic challenges.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said the election results demonstrated that Nigerians could distinguish between temporary difficulties caused by reforms and the long-term gains of responsible governance, economic restructuring, infrastructure development and institutional renewal.

Yilwatda said, “The overwhelming victory recorded by our great party in Ekiti State and our remarkable success in the bye-elections across the country represent a powerful endorsement of the APC’s governance philosophy.

“These results affirm that Nigerians appreciate leadership that prioritises development, accountability, stability and the welfare of the people.”

Oyebanji was declared the winner of the Ekiti governorship election after securing what the party described as a commanding victory across the state.

The APC also recorded victories in five of the six bye-elections conducted in different parts of the country.

Yilwatda said Oyebanji’s re-election was a reward for what he called visionary leadership, inclusive governance, prudent management of resources and visible development across Ekiti State.

“The people of Ekiti State have once again demonstrated that performance remains the most potent campaign message in democratic politics,” he said.

“Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s resounding re-election is a reward for visionary leadership, inclusive governance, prudent management of resources and visible developmental achievements across the state.”

He added that the Ekiti result had strengthened the APC’s argument that performance-based governance remained electorally rewarding, even during difficult economic transitions.

According to him, the Ekiti election has become a national reference point for the APC.

He said, “The Ekiti election has become a national reference point. It confirms that when governments deliver tangible results in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security and social development, citizens respond with renewed trust and overwhelming electoral support.

“This victory sends a clear message that governance, not propaganda, remains the most effective route to political legitimacy. The people of Ekiti have spoken loudly and clearly in support of continuity, stability and progress.”

The APC chairman described Ekiti under Oyebanji as one of the party’s strongest examples of good governance in the country.

He cited the administration’s investments in road infrastructure, rural development, human capital development, healthcare delivery, agriculture, workers’ welfare and ease of doing business.

Yilwatda said the governor had also built broad political consensus while maintaining focus on development, stability and progress.

“Ekiti today stands as a shining example of how APC governments are translating public trust into measurable development outcomes. The state’s progress under Governor Oyebanji provides a practical demonstration of our party’s commitment to people-centred governance,” he stated.

He further said the outcome of the election should be viewed within the broader context of Tinubu’s reform agenda, which he said was laying the foundation for a more resilient, productive and competitive Nigerian economy.