. Says President-elect will assist Ekiti
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 Presidential election, will bring more benefits to the state.
The Governor, also urged the people of the State to join hands with the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the country, saying the move would further enhance more infrastructural development across the country.
Governor Oyebanji, spoke in his office in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, after APC faithful, supporters, transport unions and many groups came to felicitate with him on the victory of the APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The different groups and associations that came to celebrate with him amidst singing and dancing are, drivers unions, tricycle and Okada riders, artisans, members of the APC as well as women groups among several others.
Oyebanji who thanked the people of the State over what he described as their supports during the conduct of the last Saturday presidential election, said the victory of the APC signified the beginning of good things in the party.
Speaking further on the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the poll, the Ekiti State Governor, urged the people of the State to be patient and remain loyal to the party, promising that the President-elect would fulfill all the electioneering campaign promises.
“I congratulate you for the victory, the President-elect has promised to assist Ekiti State, especially the youths, I urged you to continue in your supports and prayers for him, be magnanimous in victory and celebrations.
“I equally want to remind you that the State House of Assembly election is coming up in ten days time, I urged you to vote for APC and ensure its victory during the conduct of the exercise.”
On those that were aggrieived during the last primary elections, the Governor urged them to work for the success of the party, assuring them that the APC under his watch in the State would continue to strive and ensure the success of the party in the State.
He disclosed that his administration has concluded plans to establish a special ministry for the women in the State apparently to carter for their welfare.
On other contestants, the Governor said each and every one of them has the right to make their choices after the winner has been declared, but urged them to cooperate with the President-elect in moving the country to an enviable position.