Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, received a rousing welcome from supporters and residents in his hometown of Afao-Ekiti on Friday, as political activities intensified ahead of the state’s governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Veracity Desk (www.veracitydesk.com) gathered that crowds thronged the streets to greet the former governor, chanting solidarity songs and expressing admiration for his enduring influence in Ekiti politics. Fayose, who served two terms as governor, remains a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape and continues to command significant grassroots support.
The atmosphere in Afao-Ekiti was charged with excitement, as community members and party loyalists turned out in large numbers to demonstrate their goodwill and solidarity.
His presence in the town ahead of the polls was seen as a symbolic gesture, reinforcing his connection to the people and his role in shaping the political discourse in Ekiti State.
Observers noted that Fayose’s homecoming underscores the heightened political momentum in the build-up to the governorship election, with stakeholders and political actors mobilizing support across the state.
