Cyril Fasuyi, Ekiti APC North Senatorial Candidate Seeks Journalists’ Support For Oyebanji

……. Just As He Pledged To Offer His Assistance To Ekiti NUJ For New Press Centre 

…….. Meets NUJ Southwest Leaders 

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By Olarewaju Falayi

Mr. Cyril Fasuyi, the Ekiti North Senatorial Candidate for the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2023 general elections has sought the support of Journalist’s for the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to be succeed in his administration in the State. 

The APC Senatorial Candidate for the Ekiti North, Mr. Cyril Fasuyi stated the above while playing host to the leaders of the Nigeria Union of Journalist’s, NUJ, Southwest B Zone at his Ado Ekiti residence on Friday night led by the Vice President of the B Zone, Comrade Ronke Afebioye Samo.

Fasuyi in his statement, recognized the critical roles of the media towards the success of any government.  

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Speaking further, Fasuyi used the opportunity to assure the leaders of the NUJ in Ekiti State of his readiness to assist them to raise funds for the construction of its press centre after his election next year. 

He disclosed that Oyebanji means very well for Ekiti and has been trying very hard to meet up with the yearnings of the masses amidst poor finance, hence he should be encouraged.

According to him, since the governor assumed office he has been prudent in the management of the meagre resources of the state and has been thinking creatively outside the box to attract investors and boost the state’s IGR.

He said: “Oyebanji is a blessing to Ekiti, he has not changed, the last time I met him, he is still the humble man that I have known, he has not allowed the aura of power to get on him.

“In Nigeria, the tradition is that, when ever a new governor is sworn in, all furniture and beautification materials are changed but reverse is the case this time as Oyebanji has not replaced anything in his office nor apartment.

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“Oyebanji has spent two months in office, yet he has not changed the furniture, cottons and mattresses in his office and government house.

“The current vehicles in the convoy of Oyebanji are already getting old and due for new ones but he has continued to manage them just to save money for developmental projects.

“He is a home grown governor, he understands the dynamics of Ekiti politics and he is concerned about the welfare of his people above all other interests.

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“This is why I am appealing to you the media to use your platforms to promote and support this man who has good intention for the state.

Speaking on his ambition, Fasuyi appreciated God for the victory at the primary election having tried for four times without success.

He noted that his intention to run was not to amass wealth but to have better opportunity and platform to touch the lives of the vulnerable persons and attract Federal Government presence to Ekiti.

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Fasuyi noted that the National Assembly has been his long time dream and hope to win the general election.

He appealed to people of his district to vote him during the election with a promise to give them robust representation. 

Earlier, the Vice President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, B Zone, Comrade Ronke Samo described Fasuyi as a grassroots politician who has paid his dues in Ekiti politics.

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She prayed God to grant the desires of the senator hopeful but urged him not to ignore the union if elected.

Samo noted that the southwest leaders who were in Ekiti for the Zonal Meeting decided to visit him due to his support for the union over the years. 

She promised the readiness of the union to partner the present government and support it to success.

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