President Bola Tinubu has conratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State.
Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the president commended
the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.
Onanuga’s statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle @aonanuga1956 said the president “also commends law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.
“He charges 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.”
The presidential spokesman added that 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.
“President Tinubu notes 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 is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.
“President Tinubu urges 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 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 President reaffirms 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 prays for God’s wisdom, strength, and good health for Governor Oyebanji as he continues to serve the good people of Ekiti State,” Onanuga stated.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, early on Sunday, declared Governor Oyebanji winner in the governorship election held on Saturday in Ekiti State.
Oyebanjo, who contested the election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, polled 319,224 votes.
He beat the PDP candidate who polled 40, 533 votes, and the ADC candidate who got 12,872 votes.
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