President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.
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.
With the re-election, Oyebanji, who was first elected as Ekiti Governor, about four years ago, is set for the second and final term as Governor.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Sunday, said the President also commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.
He also commended the law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.
The President charged the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.
President Tinubu noted that Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the BAO agenda.
The renewed mandate, he said, ” is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.
He therefore , urged Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements in the next four years.
The President also commended 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 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.”
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