Oyebanji's continuity agenda best for Ekiti — Commissioner

Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo, has thrown his weight behind Governor Biodun Oyebanji's continuity agenda, asserting it is the most beneficial course for Ekiti citizens to forge a state they can take pride in. Adedayo lauded Oyebanji as a "transformational leader," emphasizing that maintaining the current government's trajectory until 2030 will guarantee economic stability, infrastructure improvements, enhanced security, and significant advancements in youth development, all of which are currently experiencing a remarkable upswing under the government's policies.

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Continuity of the present government till 2030 will ensure economic stability, infrastructure facelift, security, and youth development that are gradually savouring a meteoric upswing in the policies of government.

Speaking in Ado Ekiti, Adedayo praised the governor for his innovative approach to politics, the economy, and governance, highlighting his peace-building initiatives, strategic partnerships, and the prudent management of the state's financial resources. He dismissed those seeking to succeed Oyebanji as mere "neophytes, who are not vastly grounded in leadership and governance," vowing that mediocrity would not be tolerated in Ekiti's leadership when a qualified individual is poised to guide the state to prosperity. He stressed that Ekiti cannot afford a return to "trial-and-error leadership" by electing an inexperienced individual when a capable leader is already consolidating the foundations laid by predecessors.

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neophytes, who are not vastly grounded in leadership and governance. Nobody will be allowed to manifest mediocrity in leadership in the state when there is a qualified individual to drive it to prosperity.

The commissioner further noted the positive reception of Oyebanji's leadership, pointing to the "politics of civility" that has fostered unity among political factions and elevated infrastructure standards. He challenged opposition candidates, stating that none have presented a superior plan to Governor Oyebanji's current offerings. Adedayo highlighted the governor's extensive experience, having served as Special Assistant, Chief of Staff, two-time commissioner, and Secretary to the State Government before assuming his current role, contrasting this with the limited experience of his rivals.

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Ekiti State can’t afford to fall back into a trial-and-error kind of leadership by ushering a neophyte to govern the state when the state already has a leader who is consolidating on the foundation laid by his predecessors.

Adedayo detailed Oyebanji's achievements, including the airport project connecting Ekiti to the world, an ultra-modern flyover in Ado Ekiti, improved intra- and inter-city roads, and advancements in commercial agriculture that have employed over 4,500 youths. He also mentioned the employment of over 20,000 individuals in formal and informal sectors and the digital education training of more than 2,000 youths. He urged the Ekiti electorate to disregard the opposition's criticisms and recognize Oyebanji's proven track record and ongoing contributions to the state's development.

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Just take a look at the opposition candidates, none of them has professed having any master plan that is better than what Governor Biodun Oyebanji is offering.