Ekiti State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed gratitude to residents of the state for their overwhelming support in Saturday’s governorship election.
Oyebanji, who secured victory in all 16 local government areas of the state and polled about 85 per cent of the votes cast, described his re-election as a collective victory for all the people of Ekiti State.
The governor stated that the outcome reflected the people’s endorsement of his administration’s development agenda and commitment to good governance.
Oyebanji, in a statement on Sunday, said he was deeply humbled by the scale of support received from voters across the state.
He said: “The voice of the people has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear.
“I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas, and 85% of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete.”
The governor noted that the result demonstrated the desire of residents for continuity, stability, and sustained development across the state.
Oyebanji stressed that the renewed mandate would spur his government to work harder in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
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Oyebanji pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him by the electorate, promising to continue leading the state with humility, fairness and dedication.
The governor stated: “From our urban centers to our most remote communities, you have spoken with one thunderous voice for continuous development, stability, and a future of endless opportunities.
“This mandate means that our work must touch every household even deeper. There are no winners or losers today, there is only one united Ekiti determined to continue its journey of upward mobility.
“I pledge to honor this immense trust by continuing to lead with humility, dedication and fairness.”
He also thanked the people of the state for what he described as a historic electoral achievement and urged residents to remain united in pursuit of a brighter future.
“Thank you, Ekiti Kete, for making history with us,” Oyebanji said.
Oyebanji’s victory made him the first elected governor in Ekiti State’s history to secure a consecutive second term since the state’s creation in 1996.
