Oyebanji Vows to Resist Imported Violence in Ekiti Politics

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By Daniel Faith

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has vowed to resist alleged plots by desperate politicians to import violence into the state ahead of the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oyebanji, who spoke on Thursday during the official presentation of his Expression of Interest and Nomination Form purchased by the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Solidarity Group for BAO, warned that his administration would not allow political thugs to disrupt the peace and development currently being enjoyed in the state.

The governor alleged that some unnamed politicians within the APC were sponsoring crisis for selfish ambitions, stressing that they were not working for the progress of the party or Ekiti people. He insisted that the state government remained determined to sustain peace, unity, and good governance.

According to him, “We won’t allow anyone to import violence into Ekiti. We are aware of their plans to bring political thugs, but we will not allow them to take away the peace we are witnessing in Ekiti. These desperados are not interested in government or the people; they are only after their pockets.”

Oyebanji further warned disloyal political appointees who secretly work with opponents while drawing salaries from his administration, vowing to flush them out. “You cannot be working with Glo and expect to collect salary from MTN. Those collecting money from government and still supporting opposition—we are coming for you. There will be no more tolerance,” he said.

Speaking virtually at the event, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central, threw his weight behind Oyebanji’s re-election, while condemning critics who blame the governor for the poor state of federal roads. He revealed that the governor had made several visits to Abuja to push for the rehabilitation of the roads, describing critics as mischievous.

Bamidele also cautioned against misinformation on social media, warning that unregulated online platforms had become a threat to peace. He assured that the Senate would soon address the challenge of fake news.

On his part, the Director-General of the EKSU Alumni Solidarity Group for BAO, Mr. Dipo Bamisaye, said the decision to purchase the forms was in recognition of Oyebanji’s achievements across sectors. He highlighted the governor’s increased subventions to tertiary institutions, which had ensured stable academic calendars, and his people-oriented governance style, which he described as “rewriting the script of leadership with empathy and development.”

Bamisaye added that the alumni group’s gesture was not just to support Oyebanji’s re-election bid but also to appreciate his giant strides in education, infrastructure, and governance in Ekiti State.