Ekiti Gov. Election: President Tinubu Urges Opposition To Support Oyebanji, Move Ekiti Forward

President Bola Tinubu has urged those that contested Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state with Biodun Oyebanji to rally round him in the task of taking Ekiti to the next level of governance.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has declared Oyebanji winner of the run off poll after scoring 319,224 votes, while Oluyede of PDP his closest rival, garnered 40,543 votes and Dare Bejide of ADC secured 12,872 votes

The president congratulated Governor  Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.

The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.

He also applauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.

He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) 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.

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 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 is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.”

President Tinubu 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.