President Bola Tinubu has advised Governor Biodun Oyebanji to be magnanimous in victory following his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated Oyebanji while commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the election and for renewing their trust in his leadership.
He also praised law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order throughout the process, and charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to sustain its investment in delivering peaceful, free, fair and credible elections as the country approaches 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.
The President noted that Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda, adding that the renewed mandate reflects the people’s vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.
He also commended other candidates 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.
