The Commissioner for Information in Ekiti State, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun has described calls of many Ekiti indigenes for Governor Biodun Oyebanji to seek re-election in 2026 as a reflection of the confidence that Ekiti people have in his leadership.
Speaking in Ado Ekiti on a radio programme tagged ‘People’s Platform’, the Commissioner noted that Ekiti people on different political, social and religious platforms have been calling on Oyebanji to seek re-election following his sterling performances in the last two years of his administration.
Olatunbosun who stated that though, the Governor has not officially indicated intention to seek reelection for a second term in office, said Oyebanji’s inclusive governance and the various unprecedented all-round infrastructural development have endeared the governor to the hearts of Ekiti people, stressing that he has, no doubt done well to earn a second term as echoed by Ekiti people.
“It is Governor Oyebanji’s inalienable right to contest for a second term. Ekiti people have been talking about it. They gave him their mandate and I can tell you categorically that he has done well to earn a second term. The reward for good work is more works and people have started giving commendations that since he has been doing well in the last two years, he should be allowed to continue till 2030”, Olatunbosun said.
He attributed the successes recorded by the Oyebanji administration to the Governor perfect understanding of Ekiti terrain, its people and their needs; which according to him, has translated to the developmental strides and transformation scattered across the State.
Olatunbosun highlighted some of the efforts of the Oyebanji administration to develop the State to include the ongoing transformation of the notorious Atikankan slum in Ado Ekiti which was once a centre of criminal activities, adding that Government took a bold step in taking possession of the area, duly compensated the hitherto property owners and commenced the process of turning it to a befitting Central Business District in the State capital.
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He added that the Oyebanji government has also continued to facilitate soft loans for Ekiti traders thus protecting them from taking loans with excessively high interest rates and activities of loan-sharks, stressing that the focus is to enable traders concentrate on developing their businesses thereby contributing to enhancing commercial activities and development in the State.
The Commissioner reiterated the commitment of the present administration to the welfare of residents and assured that the State government would continue to be responsive and responsible.