Ado Ekiti
October 8, 2025
The BAO Media Centre (BMC) has alerted security agencies and the general public to be on guard against possible stage-managed attacks or orchestrated disturbances by desperate political elements seeking to create chaos and attract public sympathy ahead of the October 27 governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State.
The Centre recalled that a similar pattern of deceit played out months ago when the same aspirant allegedly organized his supporters to stage an attack on themselves in Ikere and Ado Ekiti, attempting to blame loyalists of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the incident.
The statement noted that the latest ward-to-ward tour being embarked upon barely two weeks to the primary election suggests panic and desperation, adding that such last-minute activities might be part of a calculated plan to reenact similar drama in order to raise false alarms of persecution.
In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti, the Centre warned the public to be cautious of such deceptive tactics aimed at heating up the polity and painting the peace-loving and people-oriented Oyebanji administration in a bad light.
“We have observed with concern the antics of some aspirants who, out of desperation and poor acceptance within the party, may resort to self-inflicted drama, stage-managed attacks, or fake alerts of harassment to attract sympathy,” the statement read.
“The Biodun Oyebanji administration is a government of peace, inclusion, and fairness. It has no reason to be jittery about anyone’s ambition. However, we will not fold our arms while some individuals attempt to manipulate public perception through false narratives.”
The Centre called on security agencies to be proactive and ensure that no one hides under political activity to cause a breach of public peace.
“We urge our people not to fall for propaganda or emotional blackmail. Governor Oyebanji’s strength lies in his performance, accessibility, and genuine connection with the people. Ekiti cannot be misled by attention-seeking politicians who suddenly remember the electorate only during election season.”
The statement reaffirmed the administration’s confidence in the democratic process and emphasized that Governor Oyebanji’s focus remains on delivering dividends of democracy to every Ekiti citizen, irrespective of political leanings.
