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Oyebanji Canvasses Votes For Aiyedatiwa Ahead November 16th Ondo Poll 

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By Joseph Sunday 

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has canvassed for votes for the Re-Election of his Ondo State counterpart, the Governor of Ondo State, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Akure, the Ondo State Capital on Tuesday. 

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Oyebanji while wooing the citizens of Ekiti State living in Ondo State on Tuesday at the Exclusive Event Hall located opposite the Exclusive Event Hall, Opposite FUTA South Junction, Ilesa Road, Akure, Ondo State pleaded with the Ekiti indigenes in the State to vote for the incumbent Governor of the State and returned him to office. 

While expressing his appreciation to all Ekiti indigenes in Ondo state for raising their united voice and their decision to endorse Aiyedatiwa as the candidate to be voted for at the election, the Governor said he was in Ondo state with the paraphernalia of his government and party faithful including the Deputy Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bolaji Olagbaju, Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe, members of the state House of Assembly, Executive Council, local government Chairmen and APC party apparatus, mainly to dialogue with them and canvass for their unflinching support at the election that will help Ayedatiwa in securing victory.

He affirmed that since Aiyedatiwa became governor a few months ago, no stone had been left unturned in the drive to bring unrivalled and remarkable development to the State.

Governor Oyebanji also used the opportunity to inform the electorates in Ondo state that returning Aiyedatiwa as Governor would be a confirmation of the fact that President Tinubu is still highly loved, respected and recognized our beloved  leader in the southwest.

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He commended Ekiti people for collecting their voters’ card as a weapon to win the election on Saturday, adding that their support for him during his election was well appreciated, just as he also appreciated all aspirants that contested the APC primary election in Ondo state for staying in the party to form a united force against opposition.

The Governor affirmed that the election will show the love southwest has for the president and former governor of the state, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. Noting that it’s important to win convincingly. 

He added that the party has a duty to keep Ondo state within the progressive fold as he described Aiyedatiwa as the most prepared and fit candidate for the job to enable him continue with the good works.

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“I appreciate all of you for honouring our invitation and your support for us during our election in Ekiti state, this is the first time I am meeting you after the election, I am extremely grateful.

In his welcome address, Chief Jide Awe appreciated all Ekiti descendants in Ondo state and commended the Governor for setting up a committee to interact with all Ekiti descendants in the 18 LGAs of the state with the aim of supporting Aiyedatiwa to win the election.

Chief Jide Awe said that the Governor has also approved regular meeting with them as he urged them to be part of government and support it so that they benefit from the dividend of democracy in Ondo state.

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In his remarks, APC chairman in Ondo state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin thanked Governor Oyebanji for his leadership qualities noting that Ekiti and Ondo states have always been one.

Delivering the message from the governor, Adetimehin expressed the appreciation of Governor Aiyedatiwa to all Ekiti people for their support for the APC in Ondo state as he promised to reciprocate the gesture during Ekiti Governorship election in the next two years.

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