...says security measure strengthens under Oyebanji, as the state is ranked most peaceful in Nigeria
April 2nd, 2026
The APC Integrity Caucus has pushed back strongly against claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Wole Oluyede, describing his recent alarm on insecurity in Ekiti State as exaggerated, misleading and politically motivated.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the group said Oluyede’s claims do not reflect the reality on ground, insisting that Ekiti remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria under Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The Caucus went further to question the motive behind what it described as persistent alarmist narratives from the PDP candidate.
It said Oluyede appears “increasingly disconnected from reality,” attributing his outbursts to what it called the lingering neglect and lack of recognition he continues to suffer from both the national and state leadership of his party.
According to the group, “it is evident that in a bid to stay politically relevant, he has resorted to amplifying fear and peddling baseless claims that do not align with the situation on ground.”
While dismissing the opposition’s position, the Caucus also described the earlier statement as “a puerile, watery and disjointed outburst,” adding that it reflects “the confusion of a political orphan still struggling for recognition within the very party he claims to represent.”
But beyond the rhetoric, the group leaned heavily on data to counter the narrative of insecurity.
According to available security reports, Ekiti ranked among the safest states in Nigeria, recording one of the lowest numbers of media-reported killings within a recent review period. The Caucus noted that while several states grappled with high casualty figures, Ekiti recorded minimal incidents.
It further cited police data showing a steady decline in major crimes across the state. Kidnapping cases reportedly dropped from 17 to 7, armed robbery from 18 to 7, while murder cases reduced from 53 to 37 within the same period.
“These are far from being political claims; they are operational records of the Nigerian Police,” the statement stressed.
Addressing the recent incident around student hostels in Ado-Ekiti, the Caucus revealed that some of the perpetrators have already been apprehended, with security agencies intensifying efforts to track down other members of the criminal gang.
The group added that the Oyebanji administration has since strengthened security measures around campuses and vulnerable areas, including increased patrols and coordinated operations to prevent any recurrence.
While acknowledging that such incidents are unfortunate, the Caucus maintained that they do not amount to a breakdown of security.
“No society in the whole world is completely immune to crime,” the statement noted.
With the June 20 governorship election drawing closer, the APC Integrity Caucus accused opposition figures of attempting to weaponise fear for political gain.
“Ekiti is not under siege. Ekiti is stable, secure, and working,” the statement concluded.
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