APC Chieftain Claims God Using Oyebanji to Unite Ekiti After Kiriji War
Abiodun Borisade, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Nigeria, has declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is divinely appointed to unify the state. Speaking in Ijero Ekiti during a campaign event, Borisade drew historical parallels between Oyebanji’s leadership and the Ekiti Parapo unity formed during the Kiriji War (1877–1893). He asserted that this marks the first time in 133 years that Ekiti has spoken with one voice under such cohesive leadership. Borisade praised the governor for bridging divides across towns, religions, and political affiliations. Furthermore, he expressed strong confidence in Oyebanji’s re-election prospects for the June 2026 gubernatorial polls, predicting a landslide victory with over 500,000 votes. The chieftain highlighted ongoing grassroots mobilization efforts by his team in communities like Iloro and Ijurin Ekiti to secure support. This statement underscores the APC's strategic narrative of unity and divine mandate as they approach the upcoming elections, aiming to galvanize the political space in favor of the incumbent governor’s second term.
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APC Chieftain Claims God Using Oyebanji to Unite Ekiti After Kiriji War
Abiodun Borisade, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Nigeria, has declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is divinely appointed to unify the state. Speaking in Ijero Ekiti during a campaign event, Borisade drew historical parallels between Oyebanji’s leadership and the Ekiti Parapo unity formed during the Kiriji War (1877–1893). He asserted that this marks the first time in 133 years that Ekiti has spoken with one voice under such cohesive leadership. Borisade praised the governor for bridging divides across towns, religions, and political affiliations. Furthermore, he expressed strong confidence in Oyebanji’s re-election prospects for the June 2026 gubernatorial polls, predicting a landslide victory with over 500,000 votes. The chieftain highlighted ongoing grassroots mobilization efforts by his team in communities like Iloro and Ijurin Ekiti to secure support. This statement underscores the APC's strategic narrative of unity and divine mandate as they approach the upcoming elections, aiming to galvanize the political space in favor of the incumbent governor’s second term.
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