Oyebanji Campaign Council Rolls Out Weeklong Grassroots Tour Schedules Across Ekiti’s 16 LGAs

By Joseph Sunday 

The Biodun Oyebanji Campaign Council has rolled out a weeklong grassroots engagement tour schedules across all 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State beginning from Monday, May 4, 2026, according to a statement signed on Wednesday by the Director of Media and Communications, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun. 

The announcement follows the All Progressives Congress (APC) formal flag-off of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign on Monday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. 

The Council described the upcoming LGA tour as a “people-oriented outreach” to connect directly with citizens at the grassroots while reinforcing the administration’s achievements and agenda.  

EKITI APC GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE TOUR SCHEDULE ACROSS LGAs:

• Monday, May 4, 2026: Ikole – 11:00am; Oye – 1:00pm 

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Ilejemeje – 10:00am; Moba – 12:00pm; Ido/Osi – 3:00pm 

• Thursday, May 7, 2026: Ekiti East – 11:00am; Gbonyin – 1:00pm 

• Friday, May 8, 2026: Emure – 11:00am; Ise/Orun – 1:00pm; Ikere – 3:00pm 

• Monday, May 11, 2026: Ijero – 11:00am; Efon – 2:00pm; Ekiti West – 4:00pm 

• Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Ekiti South West – 11:00am; Irepodun/Ifelodun – 2:00pm 

• Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Ado – 2:00pm 

The Council urged party faithful, supporters, and stakeholders to remain within their respective LGAs to receive Governor Oyebanji and the campaign team. 

It added that participation in the “organized moving entourage” will be limited to Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, selected party officials, aides, and designated supporters. The approved branded Ankara remains the official attire for welcoming the governor in each LGA.

Reiterating its commitment to a “peaceful, issue-based campaign,” the council said all engagements will emphasize performance, development strides, and a clear vision for Ekiti State, with decorum and without personal attacks. 

Members were urged to mobilize effectively and demonstrate unity.