By Ayodele Oni
President Bola Tinubu has urged those that contested Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state with Biodun Oyebanji to rally round him in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance.
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared Oyebanji winner of the run off poll after scoring 319,224 votes, while Oluyede of PDP his closest rival, garnered 40,543 votes and Dare Bejide of ADC secured 12,872 votes
The president congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.
He also applauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.
He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.
With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.
President Tinubu noted that Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda.
“The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.”
President Tinubu urged Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements in the next four years.
The President also commended all those who contested the election with the governor for exercising their democratic rights, saying it is now time to rally round Oyebanji in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance.
The President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to partnering with the Ekiti State Government to deliver more dividends of democracy and accelerate the Renewed Hope Agenda across Nigeria.
He prayed for God’s wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the good people of Ekiti State.
Meanwhile, following his landslide historic gubernatorial triumph in last weekend’s gubernatorial poll, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has described his re-election for a second term as a humbling endorsement of his administration by the people.
In his first social media post on X, after posting a vote tally of more than 319,000 votes to emerge winner, he pledged to accelerate development and ensure that governance delivers greater benefits to all residents of the state.
Speaking after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Oyebanji said the outcome reflected the collective desire of Ekiti people for continuity, stability and sustained progress.
According to the governor, the overwhelming support he received across the state sends a clear message about the people’s confidence in his leadership and vision for Ekiti.
“The voice of the people has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear,” he stated.
Oyebanji noted that winning in all 16 local government areas and securing 85 per cent of the votes cast was a remarkable expression of trust by the electorate.
“I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas and 85 per cent of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete.
“From our urban centres to our most remote communities, you have spoken with one thunderous voice for continuous development, stability and a future of endless opportunities,” he said.
The governor stressed that the renewed mandate places a greater responsibility on his administration to expand the reach of its programmes and policies to every part of the state.
“This mandate means that our work must touch every household even deeper. There are no winners or losers today; there is only one united Ekiti determined to continue its journey of upward mobility,” he added.
Oyebanji also assured residents that he would continue to govern with humility, fairness, and dedication, while expressing appreciation to the people for their support.
“I pledge to honour this immense trust by continuing to lead with humility, dedication and fairness. Thank you, Ekiti Kete, for making history with us,” the governor wrote in a post on X.
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