- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
A socio-political group based in Ekiti State; Okinlua Support Group for BAO has pledged their continue unalloyed support for the Governor of the state; Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his Deputy; Chief Mrs Christianah Monisade Afuye on the new year celebration and for piloting the affairs of Ekiti with landmark achievements.
The convener of the group, Hon. Adetunji Ade Segun (Olowojegure) while speaking with TopNews shortly after their new year meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital described Governor Oyebanji as a man of the people who is passionate about the progress and development of the state in general.
According to him; “The past one year has witnessed various giants strides and achievements under the astute leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the Deputy; Chief Monisade Afuye. Their commitment, dedication, and unwavering focus on the development and progress of Ekiti State have been truly commendable.
“Governor Oyebanji’s visionary leadership has resulted in the implementation of numerous policies and initiatives aimed at transforming Ekiti state into a hub of economic growth, social development, and good governance. His efforts in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and security have positively impacted the lives of the people of the state.
He further stated that, “The Deputy Governor; Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye’s unalloyed loyalty to her boss has no doubt contributed to Mr governor’s unprecedented achievements within one year in office.
The All Progressives Congress chieftain said, “I on behalf of the Okinlua Support Group for BAO hereby expressed my profound appreciation to our amiable, committed Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Deputy Governor; Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye for their collaborative approach to governance, which has fostered unity, peace, and progress within the state. Their commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring the welfare of the people is highly commendable.
The group affirmed that the governor and his deputy had shown rare leadership skills and uncommon compassion in terms of communities and rural development in the state.
He congratulated the governor for the outstanding celebration and prayed that God grant him more wisdom, knowledge and understanding to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far in the coming years.
While urging the governor for a better recognition for the members of the group in terms of appointments, OSG equally tasked the governor to remember them as regards palliative measures put in place for the people of the state as part of measures to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, a gesture they described as unprecedented.
Also speaking with newsmen, one of the members of the group; Mrs Ajibola Motunrayo appealed to the governor and his deputy to please remember Okinlua Support Group for BAO in their plans by putting smiles on the faces of their members through political appointments.
Her words: “We’ve suffered for the party as we stood solidly behind our governor, we want appointments and we need contracts for our members. We know the governor as a man of his word, he is a rare breed who doesn’t toy with whatever he says. He is a courageous, transparent and passionate leader who is sincere in his quest towards the delivery of the promises made to the people of our beloved state, but we need his attention and recognition for our members.
They pledged their continue unalloyed loyalty of OSG to the present administration in the state, efforts in ensuring that more dividends of democracy are delivered to the people of the state, prayed that Mr governor and his deputy’s tenure be marked with greater achievements and more prosperity for the good people of Ekiti state.
