Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), national leaders of the party, members of the National Assembly, ministers, and thousands of enthusiastic supporters from within and outside Ekiti State are expected to converge on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for the Grand Finale Mega Rally in support of the re-election of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his Deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Christianah Afuye.
The rally, scheduled to hold at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, beginning at 11:00 a.m., marks the climax of an unprecedented grassroots campaign that has traversed every ward, community, and local government area of the state.
It 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.
Coming on the heels of massive endorsements by traditional rulers, professional groups, market associations, artisans, youths, women, civil servants, retirees, religious leaders, and political stakeholders across party lines, the mega rally is expected to showcase the broad coalition of support that has crystallized around Governor Oyebanji’s leadership.
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.
Over the last four years, Governor Oyebanji has earned widespread acclaim for delivering impactful governance across key sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security, tourism, and economic development.
His inclusive approach to governance, bridge-building politics, and commitment to the welfare of the people have united Ekiti citizens behind a common vision of progress and prosperity.
According to the BAO Election Campaign Council, the statewide acceptance of Governor Oyebanji’s re-election bid is a clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in him by the people.
The Council noted that 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.
The Council further stated that the Grand Finale Mega Rally would 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.
“The rally will be a powerful statement of unity and a clear signal that Ekiti people are determined to consolidate on the remarkable gains recorded over the last four years. It will demonstrate that the mandate to continue the progress agenda enjoys support across political, social, and generational divides,” the Council stressed.
The Campaign Council therefore called on all APC members, supporters, and lovers of Ekiti State to turn out en masse and participate in what promises to be a historic gathering and a defining moment in the State’s democratic journey.
While assuring participants of adequate security and logistics arrangements, the Council urged attendees to conduct themselves peacefully and comply with all relevant security and traffic management directives.
