President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the governor’s performance in office.
The President commended the people of Ekiti State for what he described as their “peaceful and orderly conduct” and for reposing their trust in Oyebanji.”
Earlier reports indicated that Oyebanji secured re-election with 319,224 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 40,543 votes, and Ambassador Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who garnered 12,872 votes.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also praised security agencies for maintaining law and order during the poll.
He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue improving on the conduct of peaceful, free, fair, and credible elections ahead of the Osun governorship election in August and the 2027 general elections.
“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 statement said.
The president noted that Oyebanji’s first term recorded significant progress in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda.
According to him, the renewed mandate represents “a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centered governance.”
Tinubu urged the governor to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all stakeholders along in consolidating on his achievements in the next four years.
He also commended other candidates who participated in the election, saying it was now time for them to support the governor in the interest of Ekiti State.
“The President also commends all those 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 statement added.
Tinubu reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to partnering with the Ekiti State Government to deliver more dividends of democracy under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also prayed for wisdom, strength, and good health for the governor as he continues to serve the people of Ekiti State.
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