Kayode Ojo Ekiti 2026 election.

All Progressives Congress APC ahead of the 2026 Ekiti governorship election, as one of the major contenders, Kayode Ojo has openly declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will be defeated “on the field” rather than through petitions or backroom maneuvering.

Speaking to journalists after appearing before the APC Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja on Tuesday, Ojo who fell short of directly calling out the governor, accused some unnamed forces of attempting to discredit his ambition through frivolous petitions.

He insisted that his focus is on winning the ticket and delivering Ekiti for President Bola Tinubu in 2026.

“They have submitted several petitions against me here, which I will officially respond to later today. But there is no cause for alarm.

“Why I didn’t petition against the governor is because we want to defeat him on the field, not in the boardroom”, he said.