Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his gratitude to a wide range of individuals and groups, including President Bola Tinubu, for their continuous support of his administration and his re-election campaign.
The governor’s appreciation follows the significant turnout at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday during the submission of his nomination form.
In a statement released yesterday by Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji attributed the successes of his administration to divine intervention and the enabling environment created by Tinubu’s economic policies.
He noted that these policies have “freed more funds” for the state, enabling tangible development and allowing his government to meet the expectations of the populace.
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Oyebanji specifically thanked political and party leaders from Ekiti for the “unprecedented huge turnout” at the party secretariat.
He described the event as a “watershed in the history of our dear State and our dear party.”
The governor also acknowledged the support of over 300 groups and associations that have endorsed him and his deputy for a second term in office over the past six months.
Oyebanji singled out several prominent figures for their support, including former civilian governor Niyi Adebayo, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and National Secretary Senator Bashiru Ajibola.
He also recognised the leadership of the three senatorial districts: Surveyor Abiodun Aluko (South), Prof. Modupe Adelabu (Central), and Chief Alaba Abejide (North).
Notably, the governor extended his appreciation to the political family of former governor Ayodele Fayose, led by Bisi Kolawole, as well as the representatives of Senator Babafemi Ojudu and Senator Dayo Adeyeye.
Additional thanks were given to serving and former members of the National Assembly, the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, and members of the state executive council.
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The governors also included a broad range of stakeholders, such as traditional rulers, the EKSU Alumni Association, and leaders of various labour unions, including the NLC, TUC, NULGE, and NUT, among others.
He thanked market women, artisans, and drivers’ unions for their support.Furthermore, Oyebanji expressed his gratitude to the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), members of BAO Anchor and BAO Volunteers, and the more than 300 endorsing groups.
He expressed his humility and pledged to continue working diligently to ensure Ekiti reaches a level of development that all residents can be proud of.
The governor also acknowledged and thanked former governor Kayode Fayemi and all other former governors for their unified support for his administration and re-election bid.
