By Wasiu Owolewa
It is said that when someone exhibits an extraordinary trait or character, we called him or her a special breed. In Yoruba language we refer to such special breed as “Akanda”. The Akandas are few among many created by God.
To say or refer to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji popularly called BAO as, “Akanda Eledunmare” is not an understatement going by his life journey and character.
His steady rise to stardom from Secretary to the committee on creation of Ekiti state to Special Assistant(S.A) to the first civilian Governor of Ekiti state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo to Governor of Ekiti state points to the fact he is a man destined to be great.
There are many positive things to say about this Ikogosi-Ekiti born politician whose birthday we are celebrating today from being a cheerful giver, epitome of humility, orator and God fearing man.
BAO is a man that has been used by God to touch many lives postively. He has also been used to save many lives as well. Testimonies of his generosity by people within and outside Ekiti supports this fact.
Talk about his humility, BAO has refused to be driven by ego of political office. His humility has helped him in gaining the hearts of opposition party leaders and members in the state.
Another thing about BAO is that he is a God fearing man. This reflects in the way he governs the state in the last one year. The fear of God in him propels him to run the affairs of the state in a just way. And this has helped in accelerating the level development of the state.
To cap it all, Gov. Biodun Oyebanji is an exemplary leader that is worth of emulation. As he clocks 56 today, my prayer is that God will elongate his existence on earth so he can continue to be useful to the service of God and humanity.
Happy birthday and congratulations Your Excellency.