#EkitiDecides2026: What the people say about Gov Biodun Oyebanji’s performance in office

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration has delivered on parts of its 2022 campaign promises, particularly in infrastructure and healthcare, but residents remain divided on overall performance ahead of the 2026 governorship election. During his campaign, Oyebanji outlined a six-point agenda: youth development, human capital, agriculture, infrastructure, arts/tourism, and governance. Since taking office in October 2022, his government has prioritized road construction, healthcare expansion, and broadband connectivity. By September 2025, the state reported spending N200 billion on roads, completing 126 km of projects including the Ekiti Ring Road and Ado-Ekiti’s Hospitals Management Board-Doctors Quarters Road. Health workers also commended investments in primary healthcare centers, with free medical services offered to over 1,000 residents in June 2026. Residents interviewed by PREMIUM TIMES highlighted progress in infrastructure. Mechatronics engineer Seun Folorunso praised strategic projects like the Ekiti Business District and airport, calling them economically valuable. Entrepreneur Samson Adeniyi noted improved roads in Ado-Ekiti but criticized the lack of similar development in rural areas. Teacher Olowoyo Nafisat acknowledged gains in agriculture and youth empowerment, rating Oyebanji 7/10, but gave him only 5% for security, citing heightened urban and rural insecurity. Critics, however, question whether the administration has met expectations in key areas like security and rural development. Nafisat’s 5% rating for security reflects widespread frustration, while Adeniyi called for broader infrastructure expansion beyond the capital. Despite these concerns, residents acknowledge the government’s efforts in education, healthcare, and job creation, though many feel promises remain unfulfilled in critical sectors. The upcoming election on Saturday will test Oyebanji’s ability to address these gaps. While road construction and healthcare improvements have been visible, the administration faces pressure to deliver on security and equitable development before voters decide his legacy. The mixed reviews underscore the challenge of balancing visible projects with unresolved systemic issues in a pre-election climate.