Maha Christopher
The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress Governorship Election Campaign Council has announced that Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC governors, national leaders of the party, members of the National Assembly and ministers will attend the grand finale mega rally for Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 governorship election.
According to The Punch, the rally will hold on Tuesday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, New Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, and is expected to attract thousands of supporters from within and outside the state.
The Director of Media and Communication of the Campaign Council, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said the event would mark the culmination of an extensive grassroots mobilisation campaign across the state.
He said the rally “marks the climax of an unprecedented grassroots campaign that has traversed every ward, community, and local government area of the state.”
Olatunbosun added that the gathering “is expected to be one of the largest political gatherings ever witnessed in Ekiti State and a resounding demonstration of the people’s overwhelming support for Governor Oyebanji’s second-term bid.”
According to him, the rally follows endorsements from traditional rulers, professional groups, market associations, artisans, youths, women, civil servants, retirees, religious leaders and political stakeholders across party lines.
He said, “The anticipated presence of the Vice President, APC governors, and other top party leaders reflects the strategic importance of Ekiti State to the APC and underscores the confidence of the party’s leadership in Governor Oyebanji’s performance, popularity and capacity to consolidate the gains of his administration.”
Olatunbosun noted that Oyebanji’s administration had earned widespread recognition for its achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security, tourism and economic development.
He also described the support for the governor’s re-election bid as evidence of public confidence in his leadership.
“The statewide acceptance of Oyebanji’s re-election bid is a clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in him by the people,” he said.
“Wherever the campaign train visited, citizens openly expressed their appreciation for the governor’s humility, accessibility, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy.”
Speaking on the significance of the event, Olatunbosun said the rally would serve as both a celebration of the administration’s achievements and a demonstration of public support for its continuation.
“The grand finale mega rally will not only celebrate the achievements of the administration, but also serve as a historic affirmation of the collective resolve of Ekiti people to sustain the peace, stability, development and inclusive governance that have become the hallmarks of the Oyebanji administration,” he said.
He added, “It will demonstrate that the mandate to continue the progress agenda enjoys support across political, social, and generational divides.”
The campaign council assured participants of adequate security and logistics arrangements and urged attendees to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with all relevant security and traffic directives.
