▪︎Canvasses support for Tinubu presidency
▪︎Makes surprise appearance at APC ward meeting
By Wasiu Owolewa
The Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has reacted to the pre-primary election suit instituted against him by Engr. Kayode Ojo.
Oyebanji who joined Ado-Ekiti APC ward 4 members in singing songs of thanksgiving to God’s over the Supreme Court victory, told the gathering that he had nothing against his main challenger.
The Governor said he loves the fact that Ojo opted for legal option instead of resorting to self help. He urged the former APC governorship aspirant to return to the party so they will jointly develop the state to an enviable position.
“My people, let us unite ourselves, I appeal to you, Kayode Ojo is not my enemy, he remains my friend and my brother. The court case is over, I am going to reach out to him to remain in the party to enable us develop the state together”.
“We need to unite the party because Asiwaju’s election is on the way, elections into House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate are on the way. You see, if Asiwaju is elected in Abuja, we will be rest assured in Ekiti that we will enjoy dividends of democracy.
Oyebanji also appealed to APC party leaders to recommend only those who attend ward meeting for appointment into political positions.
“My appeal to our leaders is that whoever will not attend wards meetings with you should not be pushed forward for appointment. Whoever you bring forward are those we would recognize and if there are very elderly women you believe should be compensated with positions, you can tell them to nominate their children.
The number one citizen called on party leaders and members to vote massively for APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu come 2023. The Governor said the emergence of Asiwaju Tinubu in 2023 general elections would bring a lot of dividends of democracy to the state in terms of development and welfare of the people.
“What Asiwaju’s votes meant for us are numerous because I have spoken at length with him on issues concerning Ekiti and I told him that Ekiti will deliver highest percentage of votes in the Southwest after Lagos. He looked at me and said if you achieve that I will surprise you. So let’s do what I have promised on your behalf. Let’s mobilise and vote massively for own Asiwaju”
Earlier, the Ward 4 Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Babalola, had commended the Governor for coming to their level by attending meetings at the ward level as a show of love for the party and the people.
Describing the Governor as a grassroots politician, the Ward chairman stressed the importance of maintaining unity in the party, affirming that when the party is united, it will make it easier to win elections.