- Odibo Victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Sunday, congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.
The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.
He also praised the law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order during the election.
Tinubu charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue its efforts in conducting peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections as the country approaches the Osun State governorship election in August and the general elections next year.
With his overwhelming victory, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to secure re-election consecutively.
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.
He said the renewed mandate was a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.
Tinubu urged Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements over the next four years.
The President also commended other contestants in the election for exercising their democratic rights, adding that it was time to rally round Oyebanji in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance.
He 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 the country.
He prayed for God’s wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the people of Ekiti State.