By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has explained why he believes Governor Biodun Oyebanji deserves another term in office, stressing that continuity is necessary to sustain the pace of development currently being witnessed in the state.
Fayose, who remains a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, said the ongoing projects and programmes initiated by the Oyebanji administration require stability and time to fully deliver their intended benefits to the people.
According to the former governor, changing leadership at a critical stage of development could disrupt the progress already recorded and stall initiatives designed to improve the lives of residents across the state.
“The state cannot afford to disrupt the progress already achieved,” Fayose said. “Continuity is necessary to consolidate developmental gains and give ongoing programmes the time and stability they require to produce meaningful results.”
Political observers say Fayose’s position reflects his belief that sustaining policies and programmes across administrations is key to achieving lasting impact in governance.
His remarks are also seen as significant within the Ekiti PDP, where Fayose’s political influence continues to shape discussions and strategic direction within the party.
Sources within the party suggest that the former governor’s support for continuity under Oyebanji could influence political alignments ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
Reacting to the development, the Ekiti State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Builder Femi Philips, maintained that the party remains committed to its internal democratic processes.
“Every candidate that emerges through the lawful process of the party will be fully supported,” Philips said.
Fayose’s public stance has further intensified conversations around governance continuity and political cooperation in Ekiti, as stakeholders across party lines begin to position themselves ahead of the next governorship race.