Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
Dr Fayemi also congratulated the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the victory as well as Ekiti electorate, whom he said made an informed decision.
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) had declared Oyebanji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and former Secretary to the State Government as winner of the election having pulled a total of 187,057 votes in the keenly contested election.
Dr Fayemi in a congratulatory message in Ado- Ekiti on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode described Oyebanji’s victory as well deserved, adding that it was a befitting honour for a man who, in the last three decades, had committed his time, energy, talent and resources to the development of the state.
“Ekiti people have spoken loud and clear. The outcome of the election has shown that Ekiti people are honourable people, who always support and reward leaders who have served them diligently and faithfully.
Also, Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content and 2023 Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin has congratulated Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the just concluded gubernatorial election in Ekiti state.
In a statement by his media aide, Comrade YSO Olaniyi, the Senator said “I congratulate my brother Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial poll in Ekiti State”.
“I enjoin Governor-elect BAO to see his victory as a call to service of the people of Ekiti State.
“I commend the people of Ekiti state for the relative peace and orderliness before, during and after the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies and all stakeholders deserve commendations for jobs well done”.
Also in a congratulatory message, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment , Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo has rejoiced with the incumbent Governor of the State , Dr Kayode Fayemi for the success of APC in the election.
Otunba Adebayo said the outcome of the election was the people’s verdict on his performance in the last three and half years, which put the state on the path of steady progress and development.
The first Civilian Governor of the State praised other contestants in the election for abiding by the rules of the game and allowing Ekiti people to make their decision on who should be their next governor.
He called on them to accept the outcome of the election and team up with Oyebanji to continue the good work of the incumbent governor.
Otunba Adebayo applauded INEC for the successful conduct of the election, hoping that the commission would continue to improve on the electoral processes that they have put in place.
Amos Ogunrinde/Olaolu Fawole
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