Biodun Oyebanji, the newly re-elected Governor of Ekiti State, has expressed appreciation to the people of Ekiti after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, News.ng reports.
This news platform reports that Governor Oyebanji was declared the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling 319,224 votes.
In a post on X shortly after his declaration, the re-elected governor noted that his victory is a sign that the people of Ekiti State voted for continuity and stability.
He vowed that the mandate given to him would ensure that the work of his administration touches every household in the state.
He stated, “The voice of the people has reverberated from every part of our great state, and the message is clear.
“I am deeply humbled by the scale of this victory. Securing a clean sweep across all 16 local government areas and 85% of the popular vote is a humbling vote of confidence from Ekiti Kete.
“From our urban centers to our most remote communities, you have spoken with one thunderous voice for continuous development, stability, and a future of endless opportunities.
“This mandate means that our work must touch every household even deeper. There are no winners or losers today; there is only one united Ekiti determined to continue its journey of upward mobility.
“I pledge to honour this immense trust by continuing to lead with humility, dedication, and fairness.”
Meanwhile, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oluwole Oluyede, garnered 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party (ADP) polled 12,872 votes.
