The Ekiti caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously endorsed the second-term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The endorsement was passed at a special caucus meeting of the state chapter of APC held at Iyin Ekiti.
The meeting was attended by the first civilian Governor of the state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, and the immediate past governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, as well as Oyebanji.
Speaking while moving the endorsement motion, the speaker of Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Adeoye Aribasoye, said that the governor had demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities through his commitment to the welfare of the people of the state.
The speaker praised the governor for making the party highly acceptable to the people through his sterling performance, people-oriented policies and programmes.
Earlier, the state APC chairman, Mr Sola Elesin, thanked Oyebanji for making the party highly attractive and acceptable to all indigenes of the state through his developmental strides.
He maintained that no town in the state was left out of various government interventions, including infrastructure development, rural electrification, healthcare improvement, agricultural revolution and youth empowerment.
Also in his remarks, Fayemi said that the state had a lot to thank God for.
“Generally speaking, I think we have a lot to thank God for, and we must thank our governor. Everywhere we turn to its BAO, our leader and I do exchange notes regularly,” he said.
In his contribution, Adebayo said that the caucus had made itself very clear.
“We are all in support of the governor contesting for another term.
“Everyone is pleased with the work he is doing, and we believe he should seek re-election, he has our full support as he continues his leadership journey,” Adebayo said.
Responding, Oyebanji expressed his gratitude to the leaders of the party for their belief in his leadership acumen.
Addressing concerns over high-profile political alignments outside the APC, the governor insisted that the party remained unshaken.
He said, “We are not worried. What do you expect politicians to do other than play politics? Whether through lies or propaganda, they have to try something.”
