Oyebanji sworn in for second term amid heavy security in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday, took the oath of allegiance and oath of office for a second term, amidst heavy deployment of security personnel around the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Ekiti, Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye.

The inauguration marked the commencement of Oyebanji’s second four-year term, following his re-election in the June 20 governorship election.

Security personnel, comprising the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), were seen manning strategic locations around the venue.

Some of the law enforcement officers were also stationed at designated locations in Ado-Ekiti metropolis as early as 8:00 a.m, while vehicles were subjected to thorough security checks before being allowed into the pavilion.

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The venue of the inauguration was filled to capacity by the citizens, including members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state.

Among the dignitaries at the inauguration were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele; former Governors Kayode Fayemi, Segun Oni, Ayodele Fayose; and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Others include Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; and Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo); among others.