Ekiti election: You deserve victory — Ibiyemi congratulates Oyebanji, APC
A House of Representatives aspirant in the just concluded Osun primary election, Dr. Samuel Ibiyemi has congratulated Mr Abiodun Oyebanji on his emergence as the Governor Elect of Ekiti State in the governorship election held on Saturday 18th June, 2022 under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ibiyemi in his congratulatory message personally signed, described the victory of Oyebanji as “a victory for democracy, APC and all Ekiti Ketes, irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of the Almighty God is truly on your dear state.
“Your resounding victory is a testimony to the fact that APC is loved by all Ekiti ketes coupled with the infrastructural developments of the State by the Governor Kayode Fayemi’s administration.
“May your renowned brilliance not be eclipsed by greed and quest for selfish and personal aggrandizement. Your emergence is a major pointer that politics today is tilting towards meritocracy and not god-fatherism.
“You contested the election against several qualified fellow sons of Ekiti State whom I am confident also have the best interest of Ekiti State at heart in offering up themselves for service and I believe they will continue to put the interest of Ekiti State first in all their actions.
“Your campaign has encapsulated the whole yearning of the masses and continuity of the good work of the Governor Kayode Fayemi administration. It is expected that you will hit the ground running when your administration commences as you face this daunting task.
“The task ahead is tough, enormous but the fact that you have goodwill from across board should make the task a bit easy for you and I hope that you will use this goodwill to make Ekiti people proud of you.
“The best way to thank Ekiti people for this mandate is by giving them your best shot and delivering on your campaign promises. A lot of trust and confidence has been bestowed upon you and it is expected that you continue the good work of Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
“This victory, is a victory for democracy which shows that democracy is at work in Ekiti and it is hope that the victory will be replicated for APC in Osun State come July 16, 2022.
“There is no gainsaying the fact that the wind of change which begins in Ekiti will be replicated in all future elections that will be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the country,” Ibiyemi said.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission had on Sunday 19th June, 2022 declared Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election.
The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Kayode Adebowale, who is also the Vice Chancellor, the University of Ibadan, announced the results, said, “Oyebanji, having scored the highest number of votes is hereby declared the winner and returned elected as the governor-elect of Ekiti State”
Oyebanji, who scored 187,057 votes to defeat its closest rival, the SDP, which garnered 82,211 votes, the PDP, which got 67,457 votes and 13 other parties.
“Once again, congratulations Your Excellency and thanks for your tenacity, steadfastness and consistent courage,” he said.
