By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
The Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Bar and Plaza, Ado-Ekiti, Mr Abiola Mustapha has cleared the air on why his office endorsed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji for second term in office.
Mustapha in a reaction to a purported news stories tagged; “Ekiti 2026: Commercial S§x Workers Back Governor Oyebanji Over second term bid”, confirmed that he even took them to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) so as to get them registered for the Voters Card in order to exercise their civic right during elections.
He hinted that it is their civic right to endorse whoever they want in the position of authority especially during elections.
“They have seen what the Governor is doing in Ekiti in terms of security, infrastructures, health, economy and even the education sector. We do not force anyone to do the enforcement, they did it willingly”, Mustapha said.
It was reported earlier that a non-socio political group named “Commercial Sex Workers” in the Ekiti State’s informal economy have backed the Governor for second-term ambition over increased patronage of customers experienced during his tenure”.
A visit to a hospitality facility in the capital city of Ado-Ekiti by our Correspondent revealed campaign posters bearing the images of Governor Oyebanji, prominently displayed within the premises.
Commenting on the development, commercial sex workers simply identified as Victoria, Lovet and Gina threw their weight behind the governor’s re-election bid due over his giant strides in economic activities and a more enabling environment for small-scale businesses under his administration.
According to them, the relative peace in the state, improved security and steady inflow of visitors have also positively affected their means of livelihood.
“We like the governor because Ekiti is calm and people move freely. When there is peace, business moves”. One of them said
The posters carried inscriptions indicating support for the governor’s second-term bid by private business interests operating in the area.
It would be recalled that different bodies including artisans, food vendors, traders union, farmers association, fruit sellers, palm wine sellers and drivers riders have publicly declared support for Oyebanji’s continuity come 2026 gubernatorial election.
Some the group leaders attributed their support to the stable business climate, improved infrastructure and government policies they believe have encouraged the growth of micro and small-scale enterprises, hence led to their endorsement.
