Ekiti Gov Elect Biodun Oyebanji Deserves His Election – Monarchs

By Ayodele Oni

The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has  lauded 16 contestants that slugged it out last Saturday for the Governorship of the State.

In a congratulatory message to Biodun Oyebanji,  candidate of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) and winner of the election, the Monarchs noted that the peaceful conduct of the poll showed that the candidates are worthy patriots of the State.

The Traditional Council congratulated the Governor-elect, Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the election.

The Council, which is the umbrella body for all Ekiti traditional rulers, expressed confidence that Oyebanji’s ascendancy onto the state Governorship seat will usher in uncommon transformation that will change the socio-political and economic landscape.

In the congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, on Monday, the Monarchs opined that Ekiti people hadn’t made any mistake for electing Oyebanji, who served as the Secretary to the Committee for the creation of the State, saying his victory buttressed  the fact that there is always a  reward for selfless service.

“The long period of service in the public service, spanning over 11 years Oyebanji had served Ekiti in different capacities, has given a conviction that he possesses the cognate exposure, astuteness, competence to be able to deliver.

“Let me on behalf of the Council officially congratulate the eventual winner of the Governorship election, Hon Biodun Oyebanji on his victory. We pray that his reign shall bring peace, unity, prosperity, and progress to our dear state.

“The overwhelming victory was a referendum on his personality and conviction by Ekiti people that he can superintend over Ekiti and deliver. He shouldn’t betray the confidence the populace reposed in him.

“Now that the election is over, the governor-elect should ruminate over how to get the best team that would build on the legacies that will be left behind by the current governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and other governors that had ruled Ekiti.

“He should start reaching out to other contenders, who are also Ekiti Patriots, and assure them of his readiness to partner them in the task of building Ekiti of our dream.

“We commend the INEC and security agencies for their neutrality during the poll. I also salute the traditional rulers for collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure that Ekiti was not set on fire before, during, and after the election.”