…..Describes Endorsement Programme as Massive Display of Goodwill and People-Powered Validation

The State Endorsement Committee for the re-election of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has formally announced the constitution of Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) in all the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ekiti State.

The LOCs as announced by the Secretary of the Committee, Rt. Hon. Karounwi Oladapo, is comprised of respected community leaders, youth representatives, women stakeholders, party loyalists, and civil society influencers, have been tasked with coordinating local engagement, policy sensitization, and inclusive mobilization ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections.

The Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the Endorsement Committee, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explained that the “setting up of the LOC was part of efforts to ensure proper planning and management of the unified Statewide validation of series of endorsements of an extraordinary leader that is not only performing well but also functions as a bridge that has united all past and present political leaders as well as connected all stakeholders transcending political, social and religious leanings”.

Stressing the importance of community-based grassroots approach, Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun clarified that their primary responsibility is to manage the forthcoming endorsement event from the grassroots level towards ensuring a peaceful and orderly programme that cannot be hijacked to disrupt the prevailing peace in the state.

Olatunbosun said “everybody loves BAO, and he has received widespread commendation for his focus on inclusive governance, infrastructure development, youth empowerment, and fiscal discipline. From pensioners to artisans, labour unions, traditional institutions, youth and women groups, there has been a consistent outpouring of support.

“Even non-partisan individuals and organizations that cut across political, religious, and social divides have endorsed Governor Oyebanji for second term. The LOCs are expected to therefore build on these achievements and work towards ensuring a flawless programme”.

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Reaffirming the State Endorsement Committee’s commitment to running a people-centered, peaceful, and transparent validation of the current “massive display of goodwill and people-powered endorsement”, Olatunbosun noted that virtually all the entire stakeholders are, in fact, already united in support of a second term that promises continuity, stability, and accelerated development.

The newly inaugurated Local Organizing Committees comprise of Ado Ekiti: Prof. Habibat Adubiaro as Chairman; Rt. Hon. Bolaji Egbeyemi Olagbaju, Secretary and Chief Bosun Osaloni, Treasurer with Hon. Ayo Adegbite, Hon. Aladesanmi Adebolu, Hon. Gbadamosi Tokunbo, Engr. Oluwatoyin Ojo, and all Councilors as members.

IREPODUN/IFELODUN LG: Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun as Chairman; Hon. Femi Akindele, Secretary and Hon. Oluwatuyi Gbenga, Treasurer with Rt. Hon. Akeem Jamiu, Chief Alade Adewale, Hon. Ogunsina Lawrence, and all Councilors as members.

IJERO LG: Hon. Ojo Atibioke, Chairman; Hon. Ademola Ojo, Secretary and Hon. Folowose Abayomi, Treasurer with Hon. Dupe Bakare, Hon. Ayo Awe, Hon. Ayeni Bankole, and all Councilors as members.

EKITI WEST LG: Chairman, Hon. Bode-Adeoye Oyekola Johnson; Secretary, Hon. Kareem Agunbiade;
Treasurer, Hon. Omojola Moses with Dr. Adeniyi Oluwaleye, Hon. Ajibade Sunday, and all Councilors as members.

EFON LG: Chairman, Rt. Hon. Karounwi Oladapo; Secretary, Hon. Bose Olowookere; Treasurer, Hon. Segun Afolabi, and all Councilors as members.

IKOLE LG: Chairman, Hon. Odunayo Ayeni; Secretary, Hon. Fatunla Babafemi; Treasurer, Hon. Omojola Bayo with Hon. Adeyemo Mosunmola, Hon. Michael Ogungbemi, Hon. Ajayi Ojo Adebayo, and all Councilors as members.

OYE LG: Chairman, Hon. Kemi Olaleye; Secretary, Hon. Tope Longe; Treasurer, Hon. Bamisile Adesola with Hon. Odebunmi Idowu, Hon. Ajibola Olabode, Hon. Oniyelu Olusola, Hon. Ajayi Aderemi, and all Councilors as members.

ILEJEMEJE LG: Chairman, Hon. Olabode Folorunso; Secretary, Hon. Iyabo Fakunle Okieimen; Treasurer, Hon. Alaba Pius Dada, and all Councilors as members.

MOBA LG: Chairman, Hon. Ibiloye Felicia; Secretary, Hon. Awoniyi Adeyemi; Treasurer, Hon. Fadugba Bamidele with Hon. Solanke Abimbola, and all Councilors as members.

IDO/OSI LG: Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Agbeyo; Secretary, Hon. Yomi Ayorinde; Treasurer, Hon. Dele Omoleye with Hon. Fawekun Abiodun, Hon. Ogundaisi Kayode, and all Councilors as members.

EKITI EAST LG: Chairman, Hon. Kehinde Ajobiewe; Secretary, Hon. Kongo Lateef; Treasurer, Hon. Ojo Oluwasegun with Hon. Anthonia Omonusi, and all Councilors as members.

GBONYIN LG: Chairman, Hon. Femi Awe; Secretary, Hon. Teju Okuyiga; Treasurer, Hon. Adeyemo Davies with Hon. Ajayi Oluwadamilare, and all Councilors as members.

EMURE LG: Chairman, Hon. Kehinde Boluwade; Secretary, Alhaja Ogunlade Mariam; Treasurer, Hon. Adedayo Tosin, and all Councilors as members.

ISE/ORUN LG: Chairman, Hon. Kayode Fasae; Secretary, Hon. Ayodeji Ajayi; Treasurer, Hon. Ayodele Bamikole, and all Councilors as members.

IKERE LG: Chairman, Hon. Niyi Dolamu; Secretary, Hon. Oke Babatunde; Treasurer, Hon. Adamolekun Olu with Hon. Idowu Babatunde, Hon. Olorunfemi Ige, and all Councilors as members.

EKITI SOUTH WEST LG: Chairman, Hon. Apolola Richard; Secretary, Hon. Tolu Ige; Treasurer, Hon. Olowolaju Bukola with Hon. Adaramodu Anthony, and all Councilors as members.