Ekiti State second term endorsement event draws massive support for Governor Oyebanji and President Tinubu as the governor promises continued development
Ekiti State second term endorsement took center stage on Monday as thousands of supporters gathered in Ado Ekiti to publicly back Governor Biodun Oyebanji and President Bola Tinubu for re-election.
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The event, organized by the Statewide Endorsement Committee, turned into a powerful political statement of support.
Governor Oyebanji, deeply moved by the turnout, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Ekiti State for their unwavering support over the past two and a half years.
In a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji described the day as a “watershed moment” in the state’s political history. He affirmed his continued commitment to transformative governance.
“Our people have spoken loudly through this endorsement. I’m humbled by your confidence in me and Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye,” he said.
He extended special appreciation to President Tinubu for his backing and credited Tinubu’s economic policies for enabling Ekiti’s ongoing development.
Oyebanji also recognized the presence and roles of prominent political figures, including Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and former governors Segun Oni, Ayodele Fayose, and Niyi Adebayo, as well as several National Assembly members and state legislators.
More than 300 civic groups have also endorsed Oyebanji’s re-election in recent months, amplifying the public momentum.
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With Ekiti State second term endorsement now official, Oyebanji called for continued unity and collective effort to take the state to greater heights.
