Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election, describing the victory as a strong endorsement of the governor’s performance and leadership by the people of the state.
Fayemi, who is also a former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Fayemi Media Office following Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State.
Governor Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, secured a sweeping victory across all 16 local government areas of the state, defeating candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress and other political parties.
According to Fayemi, the outcome of the election reflects the confidence of Ekiti people in Oyebanji’s administration and their appreciation of purposeful governance.
“I join other well-meaning Ekiti citizens and friends of our dear state in congratulating Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his decisive re-election. This victory is a powerful statement by our people that they recognise and appreciate purposeful governance,” Fayemi said.
He also commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful participation in the electoral process.
“I commend the people of Ekiti for coming out, once again, to exercise their civic responsibility peacefully,” he added.
The former governor further praised the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for ensuring the largely peaceful conduct of the election.
Fayemi urged Governor Oyebanji not to relent in consolidating the gains recorded during his first term, especially in key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and human capital development.
He also extended a hand of fellowship to opposition candidates, urging them to accept the outcome of the election in good faith and support efforts toward the development of the state.
“Elections are contests, not wars. I urge the other candidates who contested this election to take the lessons from it in good faith and join hands with Governor Oyebanji in the task of building our state,” he stated.
Fayemi stressed that Ekiti’s progress depends on unity and collective commitment across political divides.
“Ekiti is bigger than any one of us, and it is only by working together, across party lines, that we can give our people the development they deserve and which they have consistently asked for at the polls,” he said.
He also called on all Ekiti indigenes, both at home and in the diaspora, to rally behind the governor and support his administration in the new term.
According to him, sustained unity and cooperation remain critical to preserving the state’s legacy of good governance and driving further development.
“Our state has always thrived when we set aside our political differences and worked together for the common good. I therefore call on all Ekiti sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, to continue to support Governor Oyebanji and his administration as he begins this new term,” Fayemi added.
