The National Forum of Former Legislators, NFFL, Ekiti State Chapter, has concluded the inauguration of its 16 local government chapters and converted them into campaign councils to mobilize support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At the inauguration ceremony held in Ado-Ekiti, NFFL Ekiti State Coordinator, Dr. Ifeoluwa Arowosoge, said the exercise provided an opportunity for members to strategize on delivering massive support for both leaders.
He stated that the forum is committed to helping Governor Oyebanji surpass the 500,000-vote target in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, and to securing an even higher tally for President Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential poll.
He said,:”With the inauguration of the Ado Local Government Chapter today, we have now successfully established the National Forum of Former Legislators in all the Local Government Areas of Ekiti State. This achievement is a continuation of the historic event of April 10, 2026, when the Ekiti State Chapter of the Forum was inaugurated at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti.
“As part of our strategic political engagement, we have equally constituted Campaign Councils ahead of the June 20, 2026 Governorship Election. It is our expectation that the charge given to our members to deliver a minimum of 500,000 votes in the June 20 Gubernatorial election will be fully realized, considering the fact that our members across the 177 wards in the state have already commenced campaigns in earnest.
“I am confident that both our Governor and Mr. President, who have been overwhelmingly endorsed for a second term in office by former councillors, former members of the State House of Assembly, and former members of the National Assembly, will greatly benefit from the activities of the NFFL through improved electoral support and enhanced voter mobilization and reduction in voters apathy in future elections.
“However, it is important to state clearly that supporting credible candidates during elections is only one of the numerous objectives of the National Forum of Former Legislators, and this objective is presently being vigorously pursued. Beyond politics and elections, the Forum is committed to collaborating with legislative institutions in advancing quality and enduring legislation, advocating for good governance, and contributing meaningful advice on important policies affecting governance and national development.
“In addition, the Forum remains dedicated to mentoring upcoming legislators through the organization of impactful seminars, workshops, and training programmes for new and aspiring legislators. We believe these objectives are best achieved in an atmosphere of stable and progressive governance after successful elections, and we stand ready to continue collaborating in these critical areas.
“Even though we are no longer occupying public office, our Forum will continue to render selfless service to our country and contribute positively to democratic development and good governance.
“I also wish to appreciate all our Local Government Coordinators who worked tirelessly to mobilize councillors from their various wards for these inaugurations.
To all our newly inaugurated members, I say congratulations. It is our sincere hope that you will perform creditably in your new responsibilities as Chairmen and members of the NFFL Campaign Councils in your respective Local Government Areas, to ensure a landslide victory for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the June 20, 2026 election, and to repeat the same feat for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
“I also wish to appreciate all our Local Government Coordinators who worked tirelessly to mobilize councillors from their various wards for these inaugurations.
To all our newly inaugurated members, I say congratulations. It is our sincere hope that you will perform creditably in your new responsibilities as Chairmen and members of the NFFL Campaign Councils in your respective Local Government Areas to ensure landslide victory for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the June 20 , 2026 election and repeat the same feat for president Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
“Furthermore, I appreciate the Convener of this Forum, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to Mr. President, whose ingenuity and original thinking gave birth to this idea, which will become a ready-made tool for good governance and a reservoir of knowledge from which government can continually draw for the advancement of our country.
“I equally appreciate our cerebral, workaholic, and indefatigable National Coordinator, my respected and highly valued friend, Hon. Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe, and his team, who came to inaugurate the Ekiti State Chapter of the NFFL on April 10th.
Also speaking, a former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, RT Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba and a former lawmaker, Gabriel Ogundele said the forum is a strategic organisation which has a significant roles in reshaping the Ekiti political system.
Some of the members who spoke promised to deliver on the task before them.
