- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Political appointees in Ekiti State has staged an endorsement rally for the second term in office for Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The event which had in attendance chairmen and members of various commissions, Boards and Agencies in the state attributed the unique endorsement of governor on his developmental strides in the state.
Addressing participants at the spacious Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the chairman of Local Government Service Commission, Chief Samuel Bejide hail Governor Oyebanji for his outstanding performance in all sectors, adding that the governor has changed the narrative by delivering dividends of democracy to nooks and crannies of Ekiti.
The All Progressives Congress chieftain hinted that Oyebanji’s sterling performance had made the boards and agencies converged and endorsed him to run for another term office over his impressive delivery.
The program which was divided into three Senatorial Districts namely: Ekiti Central, Ekiti North and Ekiti South:
Hon. (Chief) Tale Oguntoyinbo who performed the endorsement on behalf of Ekiti North, noted that the five local governments in Ekiti North has benefited immensely from the good roads, rehabilitation of general hospitals and employments carried out by Governor Oyebanji. He called on all the appointees to go back to their communities to sensitize them to vote for Oyebanji.
Also, Hon. Oluwole Ariyo, Ekiti South and Hon. Oluyemi Esan from Ekiti Central applauded the governor for political and socio economic stability, tolerance, completion of abandoned projects, prompt payment of salaries, gratuities and pension among others .
Hon. Olukayode Babade moved the motion for the adoption of the governor to continue in 2026 while the motion was seconded by Chief (Mrs) Richie Fola-Adewusi and the speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Right Hon. Stephen Adeoye Aribasoye who put the motion to a voice vote and thunderous ‘YES’ rented the air of the venue.
The speakers said it categorically that whoever plans to run against the governor in 2026 will be wasting his or her money. Saying , Oyebanji Afuye would remain in office till 2030.
Responding, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, High Chief Jide Awe who represented the governor, appreciated the gathering for the endorsement, saying it was unprecedented in the history of Ekiti state, while assuring them that the governor would redouble his efforts at serving the good people of Ekiti state.
Chief Jide Awe and the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Abibat Adubiaro charged the appointees to work on members of their communities who are yet to have Permanent Voters Card to get them ready as soon as INEC open window of opportunity.
Giving the vote of thanks, the Chairman House of Assembly Commission who also doubled as the Chairman of the appointees endorsement committee, Hon. Kayode Fasakin lauded all the participants for their loyalty to APC and Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
