Tinubu Congratulates Oyebanji on Ekiti Re-election, Cites Vote of Confidence

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's decisive victory in the Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President's office, through Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement commending the Ekiti people for their peaceful conduct and their trust in Governor Oyebanji.

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The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance.

Tinubu noted that Oyebanji's re-election marks a historic first for Ekiti State, as he becomes the first governor to win back-to-back terms. He attributed this success to Oyebanji's first term, which saw significant progress in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under the "BAO agenda." The President framed the renewed mandate as a clear endorsement of continuity, stability, and people-centered governance.

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Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.

The President urged Governor Oyebanji to govern with magnanimity, embracing all Ekiti citizens as he continues his work over the next four years. He also extended commendations to all other contestants, encouraging them to rally behind Oyebanji for the state's advancement. President Tinubu reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to partnering with Ekiti State to deliver more democratic dividends and advance the "Renewed Hope Agenda" nationwide. He concluded by praying for wisdom, strength, and good health for the governor.

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Tinubu urged Governor Oyebanji to remain magnanimous in victory and to carry all Ekiti people along as he consolidates on his achievements in the next four years.