2026: Oyebanji Warns Against Breakdown Of Law, Order

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun, has assured the state’s people of his administration’s determination to protect the state and work hard to prevent breakdowns of law and order in the build-up to the governorship primaries in October and the main election in June 2026.

Oyebanji urged the people to maintain peace and order as the electioneering period in the state approaches. He stressed that he owes it a duty to protect the lives and property of all citizens and maintain peace by all means.

The governor gave the assurance while addressing the people of the state in a statewide broadcast relayed on all radio and television stations on Tuesday, stressing that “the security agencies will be on the alert and will not allow anybody to stain the immaculate name of Ekiti as a peaceful and progressive state.”

Oyebanji said he was compelled to broadcast a view of recent cases of orchestrated violence in some parts of the state that followed the revelation that some individuals had been paid for coordinated media attacks on the administration through orchestrated false accusations.

He said, “I am seriously alarmed by the recent occurrence of political thuggery in some parts of the state, which negates the fact that Ekiti has been peaceful for over two and a half years of his administration and has been adjudged by the security community as the most peaceful state.”

He enjoined political leaders to rein in their supporters and prioritise peace. He also appealed to his supporters to conduct themselves excellently and avoid acrimonious engagement with anyone, no matter the level of provocation.

“It should never be heard that members of my party or those sympathetic to us are involved in acts that are capable of instigating violence. My aspiration is not worth the precious blood of any Ekiti person. No one is allowed to bully, intimidate or coerce another person, and every Ekiti citizen has a right to move around freely. To peacefully canvas for votes”, the Governor added.