A former Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Kayode Otitoju, has disclosed that the forthcoming June 20 governorship election in the state is tilting heavily in favour of the All Progressives Congress, describing the race as “lacking strong opposition”.
Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, Otitoju attributed the situation to disunity among opposition parties and the dominance of the APC across the state. “The election is coming up on June 20, and it appears there is no real contest. Though there are other parties, only one seems firmly on the ground, and that is the APC,” he said.
He further noted that internal developments within rival parties had weakened their chances, adding that some key figures had exited or aligned elsewhere, leaving the ruling party with a clear advantage.
Otitoju also stated that within the APC, early contenders for the governorship ticket had either stepped down or been compensated with federal appointments, creating a smooth path for the incumbent, Biodun Oyebanji.
“Initially, there were other aspirants, but they have been settled. The coast is now largely clear for Oyebanji, though he is not taking anything for granted,” he said.
He also disclosed that the governor had already commenced mobilisation across the state, moving through various LGAs to strengthen grassroots support ahead of the election.
Assessing Oyebanji’s political strength, Otitoju described him as a seasoned insider with deep knowledge of Ekiti’s political structure and stakeholder network.
“In Ekiti, such a person is regarded as an Omoluabi — someone who understands the system and knows how to manage stakeholders effectively,” he added.
