Ekiti 2026: I’m Not Worried About My Reelection in 2026, It’s in God’s Hands, Says Oyebanji

Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has stated that the agitations ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state did not worry him, stressing that his political future was in the hands of God who had never failed him.

Oyebanji stated this in Ado Ekiti, the state capital on Friday night at the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground.

He expressed confidence in God’s ability to work out things in his favour, maintaining that God who did it for him in 2022, would do it again in 2026.

The governor, who disclosed that he received text messages from politicians regularly expressing anxieties over 2026, said he believed that God’s plan superseded any human agenda, adding that he would not lose sleep over the development.

Reflecting on his administration’s achievement so far, Governor Oyebanji attributed the significant progress recorded across critical sectors in the state to divine intervention despite the economic realities.

He added that since he handed over Ekiti State to God, the state has enjoyed abundant peace, progress and prosperity.

Speaking further, the governor said his focus remained on delivering good governance and fulfilling the promises he made to the people of the state.

“God is in charge of everything, including the 2026 that many people are anxious about. He will take care of everything. For now, let us concentrate on the work that has been given to us and let us do it very well,” he added.

“For those that are worried about 2026, sending me text messages every day, don’t bother yourself. God that did the last one will do it again. Don’t bother yourself. Some complain that I am not a politician – that I don’t understand politics. I am not bothered about this; nothing is going to stop my peace because I serve the God of peace.

“What God does not give a man, he cannot have it and when God makes up his mind, nobody can stop him. So, I am just saying this so that you can stop sending me text messages expressing anxieties about 2026,” he explained.

The November Edition of Evening of Praise and Worship was graced by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye; members of the state House of Assembly; members of the state executive council, appointees of government, top civil servants, Christian leaders and members of the public.