President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, in order to make greater positive impact in the lives of Ekiti residents.
Tinubu gave the assurance yesterday in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, during a thanksgiving service commemorating Oyebanji’s second anniversary, held at the Cathedral Church, Anglican Communion, Okesa.
Most thrilling to the congregation was the presence of former Governors Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose and Kayode Fayemi at the church service, while both Christian and Muslim clerics offered prayers for the governor and the Government of the state.
The President who was represented by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, said he was pleased with the giant strides being made by Oyebanji to develop the State, in addition to his leadership style which, according to him, has attracted more citizens of the state to participate in the governance process.
His words, “I don’t want to stand here and tell the Governor that the President loves him, you know he loves you and you know he is supporting you.
“I have taken time to tell some people who were raising issue of misplaced priority against the new flyover you are constructing that it shouldn’t be a thing of worry. I told them you are enjoying special presidential intervention.
“I have assured them that you will go out of your way to create opportunities for Ekiti in every other sector by working round the clock. We don’t need any clairvoyance to tell us that our governor has performed well. He has served well and he deserves our support to make him succeed,” he said.
Bamidele, who is also the chairman of Ekiti Caucus of the National Assembly, stated that Ekiti will be the first state, where all APC members and movers and shakers of politics will pick a consensus candidate as governor, assuring that the lawmakers are ready to form a workable partnership with Oyebanji for Ekiti to develop.
“You are a statesman, pls remain as a statesman. stay focused and allow politicians to play their games. Don’t be distracted. Be ready to double up and deliver for Ekiti masses,” Bamidele added.
In his address, Governor Oyebanji, sang some songs of praises to appreciate God for his mercy and provision for the state under his watch.
He also thanked all the former governors, national and state assembly members and every other critical stakeholders for the success recorded so far. He specifically thanked President Tinubu for his support for his administration.
