Abimbola Olawunmi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant in the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, has alleged that the party imposed the incumbent governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on the state. Olawunmi made this claim during an interview on Arise Television, stating that he would not support Oyebanji’s candidacy due to the flawed nomination process.

According to Olawunmi, the process that led to Oyebanji’s emergence as the APC candidate for the 2027 election was fundamentally flawed, and therefore, he cannot offer his support. He also cited the sentiment of the people of Ekiti State, who have reportedly indicated that they do not intend to vote for Oyebanji in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

Olawunmi questioned Oyebanji’s confidence in contesting the election, asking how he expects to win the general election if he lacked the confidence to contest fairly in the primaries. This development highlights the internal conflicts within the APC in Ekiti State, which may impact the party’s chances in the upcoming election.

The APC had earlier announced Oyebanji as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election, but Olawunmi’s allegations suggest that the nomination process may have been contentious. The governorship election in Ekiti State is expected to be keenly contested, with various political parties and candidates vying for the top seat.

As the election approaches, the people of Ekiti State will be watching closely to see how the parties and candidates navigate the political landscape. The outcome of the election will depend on various factors, including the candidates’ popularity, the parties’ campaign strategies, and the voters’ decisions. For now, Olawunmi’s refusal to support Oyebanji’s candidacy has added a new dimension to the election, and it remains to be seen how this will impact the APC’s chances in the state.