The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Olayemi Oyebanji has charged the Alumni Association of Ekiti State University, under the aegis of EKSU Alumni Female BAO Support Group, to mobilise the electorates to get their voters card ahead of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election.
The First Lady made the call on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during the stakeholders meeting and road show organized by the group to mobilise support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election.

In her remarks, Oyebanji, who stressed the need to focus on mass mobilisation of Ekiti electorates including young women, young adults, highlighted the importance of voter registration ahead of the poll.
Her words: “We have to translate our words to actions by registering our children who are already 18 years, mobilise our neighbours so that when the time comes, we can all go out and cast our votes for one of our own.”
She appreciated the entire EKSU Alumni body for their support behind the re-election of Governor Oyebanji, reassuring them that he would continue to make them proud as an Alumnus of the institution.

“I appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment behind this initiative and I commend the organizers for rallying women behind this noble course. This gathering is not about surpassing my dear husband, it is about reinforcing our shared responsibility to build the Ekiti of our dream.
“His vision for Ekiti is rooted in inclusiveness, service and sustainable development. For this to be realised, women must remain active participants and lend their voices to strengthen governance.
“I am delighted that this group is not only standing behind our dear governor, but it is also committed to rally support for his second term in office. Let the good work continue and ensuring that the gains are sustained from generation to generation.
“Women have always been at the forefront of change whether in our families, communities or professional spaces. But by uniting under one umbrella as a group, you have demonstrated the power of collective action. Let us continue to amplify impacts, drive initiatives that touch lives and ensure that the renewed hope agenda in Ekiti State.”

Director and Coordinator of the group, Bolu Adeoluwa, emphasised that the event themed: “Uniting Women to Impact BAO’s Vision for Ekiti,” is aimed at uniting women in Ekiti State in support of Governor Oyebanji’s vision, fostering collaboration and shared purpose.
She reiterated that the Alumni body would continue mobilise themselves and Ekiti people to support the governor towards his victory at the primary and governorship elections.
She said: “We pledge our unflinching loyalty and dedication to the re-election project of your husband, our Governor, whose first term has been marked by people-oriented policies, infrastructural renewal, and inclusive governance, especially, the women inclusion in his governance is on notable recognition, Omoluabi proper which is demonstrated in his relationship with people.
“The meeting affords us the platform to interact, brainstorm, and strategise as women leaders, supporters and influencers within our various communities. We believe that when women unite with one voice, no obstacle is insurmountable. Our collective energy, when channeled towards political mobilisation can tilt the scale of victory in any election to our side.”
In her goodwill message, the State Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, represented by the Head of Service, Folake Olomojobi lauded the body for the move saying that “what you are doing is not just a campaign but an institution that wants to institute good education in the society.”
In the same vein, Director General, Bureau of Community Communications, Mary Omotosho, who is also an Alumnus of the institution, ascribed the feat to the governor’s unprecedented achievements in office.
She equally commended the group saying: “you are making a statement with this strong support and we will make history together. I am happy to be part of this. We will move together, mobilise together and canvass together.”
The Director-General of Homeland Intelligence Agency in the State, Dotun Adetuberu, who represented the Director General, EKSU Alumni Solidarity Group for BAO, Dipo Bamisaye, said the exercise would, in no small measure, complement the efforts of the apex alumni body in garnering support for the governor.
He explained that the body took their stand when they purchased both the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the governor adding that no fewer than 24 different structures have been set-up to extend their support in all units and wards of the state.