Govs rally ethnic groups for Oyebanji’s re-election

Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Usman Ododo of Kogi State have rallied ethnic communities in Ekiti State to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji's bid for re-election in the upcoming June 20 governorship poll. Speaking at separate events, the two governors praised Oyebanji's administration for its positive impact on residents' lives.

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I am here not only to witness this annual cultural day, but to also thank you for supporting our party, because the support you have given to Governor Oyebanji is the support you are also giving to the APC and President Bola Tinubu.

Hop Uzodinma addressed the annual cultural day celebration of the Igbo community in Ekiti, characterizing Oyebanji as a unifying and inclusive leader who has fostered a peaceful, business-friendly environment for all. He urged the Igbo community to reciprocate this goodwill with overwhelming support in the election, stating that continuity would enable Oyebanji to build on his developmental achievements and maintain peace and prosperity.

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I am happy I can see joy in your faces, I am happy that you have a God-fearing governor, a governor with a clear heart, a governor who does not discriminate, a governor who includes everybody in his policies and programmes.

Usman Ododo, speaking at a stakeholders' engagement for Ebira, Igala, and Okun people in Ekiti, lauded Oyebanji's commitment to unity, security, and development. He highlighted the harmonious relationship between the Kogi community and the Ekiti State government and encouraged Kogi indigenes to support Oyebanji's re-election. Ododo stressed that Oyebanji's leadership has promoted peace, economic growth, and social inclusion, making Ekiti a stable state.

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Our presence here today is to act as a witness that all the good things the governor has done for you in Ekiti is appreciated and what we are saying today is that because Governor Oyebanji has done well, he should continue for the next four years and I want to assure you that for the next four years, he will double the inclusion he has given to you during the first four years.

Both governors emphasized that continued leadership under Oyebanji would allow for the consolidation of developmental strides and the delivery of more dividends of democracy to the people of Ekiti State.

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I want to let you know that we are here today not just for fun, we are here for business, we have come in our numbers to show appreciation for