Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in office, following an overwhelming wave of public endorsement and political support across the state in recent times.
In a statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji, who made his intention known on Monday during a meeting with members of the Central Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress held at the Party Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, cited the need to consolidate on the gains of his first administration and to continue delivering quality governance as well as the encouragement and overwhelming support he had received across the state which include traditional rulers, professional bodies, civil servants, artisans, youth groups, market women, drivers unions and political leaders across party lines.
Expressing his appreciation to the party leadership for their trust and confidence in his administration and highlighting his administration’s achievements in less than three years in office, Governor Oyebanji maintained that he has fulfilled all his campaign promises to the party leadership and the people of Ekiti State.
While emphasizing his commitment to the principles of democracy and internal democracy within the party, the Governor noted that the APC in Ekiti remains one big family, stressing that there is no division in the party.