15 hours Ago By Popoola Yaqoub
The re-election bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy, Monsiade Afuye, got a boost as the political leaders, stakeholders, and members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti North Senatorial District on Tuesday unanimously gave their endorsement. The decision was taken on Tuesday at a special meeting of the APC stakeholders held at Events Arcade, Ido Ekiti. The leaders described the Oyebanji-led administration as “a golden era” that must not be interrupted.
The stakeholders assured the governor of their unwavering support, citing the administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and human capital development and the governor’s inclusive style of governance as reasons for their decision. The endorsement of the North Senatorial leaders came barely two weeks after the State Caucus of the APC passed a confidence vote on the Governor and endorsed him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. Emphasizing the importance of continuity in sustaining the spate of development in the state, the leaders said Governor Oyebanji’s administration has laid a solid foundation for transformative progress that must not be disrupted, stressing that his second term would ensure completion of numerous impactful projects already underway, safeguard Ekiti’s future and further elevate the state to new heights of prosperity.
Speaking while moving the endorsement motion, which was ratified through a thunderous voice vote, the Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who praised Governor Oyebanji for his outstanding leadership and dedication to grassroots development, said the Governor has touched every local government in the Ekiti North Senatorial District with transformative projects that have directly impacted the lives of the people. Describing the Governor as a man of his words, whose action reflects his campaign commitments, the Senator explained that the Governor has fulfilled all his electoral promises to the Ekiti people and effectively delivered on the six pillars of his administration, which include infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, governance, and social development. “Because the Governor has done well, he has overperformed, and we have all seen him, this is the first time we are having this kind of a thing where all political parties will endorse a sitting Governor.
He has delivered on all six pillars of his administration, and Ekiti North has felt his presence; we have felt his impact in all five local governments in Ekiti North, and a good turn deserves another. “So, I, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, representing the good people of Ekiti North, move a motion today, the 29th of April, 2025, for the endorsement of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, to continue and contest for a second term from 2026 to 2030”. Earlier, the Chairman of the Ekiti North Progressive Leaders’ Forum, Chief Abejide said the Governor has ensured that the benefits of governance are felt in grassroots level hence their believe that the path to sustain growth and good governance in the state lies in re-election of Governor Oyebanji.
He said, “Governor Oyebanji has governed with integrity, competence, and compassion. In just over two years in office, his administration has had tangible impacts in key areas that are the pillars of his administration”. Also speaking, the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt.
Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye commended the Governor for his exceptional leadership and the tangible development his administration has brought to every corner of the state. In a resolute declaration, the Speaker vowed that no individual or group would be allowed to disrupt the pace of development in the state, stressing the importance of unity and collective efforts in sustaining the gains achieved under the Oyebanji-led administration.
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