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‘Ekiti people are grateful’: Oyebanji lauds Tinubu for appointing Oluyede as CDS

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

Oluyede, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti, was until his new appointment the Chief of Army Staff.

Oyebanji, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, described Oluyede’s appointment as a welcome development.

The governor said Tinubu acted right  by recognising the exemplary qualities of the Ikere-Ekiti-born General and entrusting him with such a strategic position.

He stated that the new CDS epitomised the core values of courage, integrity, and loyalty for which Ekitis are known.

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Oyebanji expressed confidence in Oluyede’s ability to excel in his new role, describing him as a gallant officer with  record of accomplishments in his military career.

He urged the new CDS to leverage his extensive experience and expertise in charting a new direction for the military, particularly during this critical period.

Oyebanji stated: “The government and the people of Ekiti are grateful to the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for Gen. Oluyede’s appointment.

“We wish him success in this new assignment and pledge our unalloyed support for him.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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