- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye, have been sworn in for a second term in office at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Friday marks the beginning of another four-year term for the two elected officials, with political leaders, government functionaries and other dignitaries attending the event.
At exactly 1:27 p.m., the Chief Justice of Ekiti State, Justice Adekanye L. Ogunmoye, administered the oath of office to Afuye, formally inaugurating her for another term as deputy governor.
Eight minutes later, at 1:35 p.m., Oyebanji took the oaths of office and allegiance, completing the formal process of his inauguration for a second term as governor.
Following the administration of the oaths, Oyebanji proceeded to inspect the parade as part of the inauguration proceedings.
Earlier, the Senate Leader, who also chairs the governor’s campaign council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele while delivering his welcome address at the ceremony said Ekiti State was making history with the inauguration. He highlighted Oyebanji’s previous public service experience, including his role as Secretary to the State Government.
The Senate Leader also used the state’s airport project to illustrate continuity in governance, noting that it was conceived during the administration of former Governor Segun Oni, pursued under former Governor Kayode Fayemi and completed under Oyebanji.
On political unity, the Senate Leader commended Oyebanji for what he described as his ability to bring people together across party lines. He presented cooperation among political interests as an important factor in sustaining the state’s development.
