Tinubu seeks support for Oyebanji’s re-election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the people of Ekiti State to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Tinubu, who lauded the people for standing firmly by the party through its political trajectory, noted that the state was blessed and fortunate to have a leader like Oyebanji at this time. The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the mega rally to conclude the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign, said Oyebanji had successfully demonstrated to the Ekiti people that he came fully prepared for leadership that would benefit the citizens through his excellent performance. The President, on the occasion, handed Oyebanji over to all the former governors and first ladies, tasking them to work assiduously and deliver victory for him in the election. The mega rally was attended by 18 governors, 24 senators, members of the House of Representatives and APC leaders, including Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Governors Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Usman Ododo (Kogi), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Hope Uzodimma (Imo). Others included Prof. Babagana Zulum (Borno), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos). Tinubu said, “Governor Oyebanji is a man who understands the nitty-gritty of leadership. He believes you have to be in good accord with farmers, traders, students and even the downtrodden as a leader. “He has carried himself with humility and led with patience. He came prepared for governance. He came as a governor and gave respect to leaders and traditional rulers. I am happy that he has kept the machinery of governance focused on the people. “I came to Ekiti recently to commission some projects. I saw one of the longest flyovers in the country in Ekiti, which attests to the fact that he has served you well. His being on good terms with all the former governors and political leaders shows how beneficial his leadership has been. “I have gone round, and I didn’t see the posters of any opposition candidate. This attests to his acceptability and inclusive spirit. On Saturday, go out and re-elect this humble and peaceful man to continue serving you better.” The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, described Oyebanji as a peaceful, humble and gender-friendly governor, adding that his performance had resonated across every corner of the state and that the governor’s unifying spirit and ingenuity surpassed those of his peers. Related News Oy