Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in office, following what he described as an overwhelming wave of public endorsement and political support across the state.
The governor made his declaration during a Monday meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress Central Working Committee at the APC secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Oyebanji cited the encouragement he had received from traditional rulers, professional bodies, civil servants, artisans, youth groups, market women, drivers’ unions and political leaders across party lines as part of his decision to run again.
He said the move was also to consolidate on the gains of his first term and to continue delivering quality governance.
He expressed appreciation to the party leadership for their support, saying, “Let me start by appreciating you, thank you for your support, endurance and for holding the party, on behalf of myself, the Deputy Governor and other political office holders.
“We are extremely grateful for your prayers and understanding and I also thank you on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the endorsement.”
Oyebanji also stressed that the APC in Ekiti remained one united family and dismissed claims of internal crisis.
