Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji wishes to appreciate political leaders, stakeholders, party members and the people of the State for their consistent support for his administration, and his re-election bid as demonstrated by their overwhelming presence at the National Secretariat of the APC in Abuja during the submission of his nomination form on Wednesday.
Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, expressed his gratitude to God Almighty for the success recorded so far by the administration.
He also thanked President Tinubu for his love and demonstrated support for the State, stressing that administration has been able to live up to the expectation of the people in terms of tangible development because of the President’s economic policies, which have freed more funds to the State.
The Governor also thanked political, union and and party leaders in the State for the unprecedented huge turnout at the party secretariat to witness the form submission and consolidate with him.
He also expresses deep appreciation to over 300 groups and associations that have, in the past six months, endorsed him and his deputy as well as the President for a second term in office.
The Governor, in the statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, says: “Yesterday was not only massive, it was a watershed in the history of our dear State and our dear party and we thank God for the hugely successful and highly significant political event.
“Our profound appreciation also goes to the President for his support for the state which has become evident in the all-round development being enjoyed in Ekiti, And to all our leaders and stakeholders who showed up in large numbers in Abuja.
“Profound gratitude to the first civilian Governor of the State, His Excellency, Otunba Niyi Adebayo; the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; the National Chairman of our party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Secretary, Senator Bashorun Ajibola and other members of the NWC and NEC of the party.
“Special appreciation to the three Senatorial leaders: H.E. Surv. Abiodun Aluko (South), H.E. Prof Modupe Adelabu (Central) and Chief Alaba Abejide (North) for their pragmatic leadership.
“ Our profound appreciation to the representatives of former Governor Ayodele Fayose- the Oshoko Political Family led by Hon Bisi Kolawole, the PDP Governorship Candidate in the 2022 governorship election. Special thanks also to Senator Babafemi Ojudu, represented by his wife, Mrs Tola Ojudu and Senator Dayo Adeyeye, who was represented by Mr Ade Omonijo
“Special thanks to all our serving and former members of the National Assembly; the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeoye Aribasoye and all members of the State Assembly, as well as members of the state executive council.
“Our debt of appreciation to all our traditional rulers, Leaders and members of the EKSU Alimni Association and leadership of Organised Labour notably: the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ); JUSUN, NASU, ASUP, health workers, market women, artisans, drivers’ unions, okada riders, and our ever diligent street sweepers.
“Special appreciation goes to all our local government chairmen under the aegis of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), members of BAO Anchor and BAO Volunteers as well as over 300 groups and associations that, at different times, publicly declared their support for the the BAO/MCA second term in office. It must be stated that I am most humbled by your show of love, and we shall continue to work diligently towards making Ekiti attain the heights that we would all be proud of.”, the Governor stated.
Meanwhile, the Governor, who had given the apologies of former Governor Kayode Fayemi at the Wednesday’s event, also thanked the former Governor for his relentless support for his government. He also expressed appreciation to all the former governors for their sundry support for the administration as well as their unified support for his re- election.
