LG workers, religious groups back Oyebanji with massive votes pledge

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has received strong backing from local government workers and religious organizations, who have pledged to mobilize significant votes for his re-election in the upcoming governorship poll.

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The dividends of accountability are visible in the lives of farmers who now enjoy greater support, entrepreneurs who have been empowered to grow, communities connected by modern roads, vulnerable citizens receiving free healthcare and a state increasingly recognised as a destination for investment and development.

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) announced its commitment to rallying voters, aiming to deliver no fewer than 200,000 votes for Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress. Members of the Celestial Church of Christ and the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria also pledged their support and voter mobilization efforts.

These commitments were made during the grand finale of the Ekiti State Local Government Mega Rally, held in support of the governor's re-election bid. NULGE's National President, Aliyu Kankara, represented by Vice President (South-West) Rufus Babalola, praised Oyebanji as a visionary leader with a strong track record in local government development and worker welfare.

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You know one thing is that whatever might have been our achievements in the last three years and seven months, you know you can do more because the problems we have solved in the local government during our first term, we are not coming back to those problems in our second term; we will do more.

Ekiti NULGE President, Oluseyi Olatunde, specifically commended the governor for bringing about positive change in local government administration, ensuring a conducive working environment, and restoring pride and efficiency. He noted that the appointment of local government staff to positions like Permanent Secretaries demonstrated that competence is rewarded under Oyebanji's administration.

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I'm extremely grateful to you, and it’s not that we have done everything for you, but you see the sincerity in our hearts, you see how committed we are to serving our people, and yo

Governor Oyebanji expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support from the local government staff across the 16 local government areas. He accepted the honorary title of grand patron of NULGE in Ekiti State and assured supporters that his administration would build on past achievements, focusing on further development and progress in the next term.

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delivering the needed change which has repositioned local government administration in the state by ensuring a conducive working environment for workers.