In what many observers have described as a bold step toward a new chapter in Ekiti politics, Engineer Kayode Ojo on Monday, 25th August 2025, officially picked up the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Nomination Form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The move signals Ojo’s firm intention to contest the 2026 Ekiti governorship election under the banner of the APC. It also marks a fresh wave of excitement within the party, with many party members and supporters hailing his entrance into the race as a welcome boost for internal democracy.
Addressing journalists shortly after picking the form, Engr. Ojo campaign reaffirmed commitment to building a people-focused government in Ekiti, anchored on transparency, accountability, and innovation.
Today marks a significant step toward building the Ekiti State of our dreams—a state where opportunities abound, governance is transparent, and progress is guaranteed for all. I commend our great party, the APC, for upholding the principles of democracy by creating room for credible aspirants to participate in the race. This is the true strength of democracy.
His declaration comes at a time when stakeholders in Ekiti politics are calling for fresh leadership that prioritizes growth, job creation, and people-oriented reforms. Supporters believe his experience in both the private and public sectors positions him uniquely to drive the state’s development agenda.
With the governorship race now gathering momentum, all eyes will be on the APC primaries to see how the contest unfolds. For Ojo, however, the journey has begun in earnest, and he is calling on party faithful and the people of Ekiti to rally behind what he describes as a “historic mission” to restore hope and secure shared prosperity.
