Ekiti State: What? Who will upset the applecart? | adekkatv
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In a Special State Broadcast on Tuesday, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State appealed for peace and orderliness ahead of the 2026 governorship election. While condemning recent political thuggery, Oyebanji, popularly known as BAO, stressed his unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, stating directly: “My aspiration is not worth the precious blood of any Ekiti person.” The governor’s call for peace and stability was a direct response to a familiar political challenge: a surge in negative media reports and public scrutiny. For Oyebanji, protecting life is a moral imperative that supersedes political office, as electoral violence can cause widespread harm and societal instability. That said, the conventional wisdom is that BAO is virtually strolling his way into a deserved second term. While this may be the case, history has shown that it is always possible, though unlikely, to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. But, as the Y...