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Ekiti State Endorses Governor Oyebanji for Second Term, President Tinubu for 2027 Election

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The people of Ekiti State have overwhelmingly endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement, which took place on July 28th at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, drew a massive crowd from across the state and beyond, making it the largest single gathering in the state's political history. Governor Oyebanji received the endorsement from various groups, including political parties, religious groups, business elite, youth bodies, student unions, professional bodies, civil servants, labour unions, non-indigenes, market women, farmers, artisans, pensioners, and People Living with Disabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 300 endorsements were received by Governor Oyebanji from various groups in Ekiti State to continue in office.
  • The endorsement was a culmination of the people's demand for the status quo to remain at the state and federal levels.
  • The crowd at the endorsement event far outnumbered the one that witnessed Governor Oyebanji's inauguration in 2022.
  • The event marked the first time all former governors of Ekiti State cutting across political parties endorsed an incumbent.
  • Key opposition leaders, including former Senate Minority Leader Senator Biodun Olujimi and Ekiti House of Assembly member Honourable Babatunde Omotayo, defected to the APC and endorsed Governor Oyebanji.
  • Senator Opeyemi Bamidele moved the motion for President Tinubu's endorsement, which was seconded by a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Bamisile.
  • Governor Oyebanji's administration has complemented the Federal Government's interventions in infrastructure and empowerment of citizens, citing examples such as the Ado-Ijan road reconstruction and the empowerment of citizens.
  • President Tinubu asked Governor Oyebanji to assure the people that everything is being put in place to make the lives of Nigerians better.
  • The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, saluted the people of Ekiti State for endorsing President Tinubu to lead the country till 2031.

Statistics:

  • Over 300 endorsements were received by Governor Oyebanji from various groups in Ekiti State.
  • The event attracted the largest single crowd in the state's political history.
  • 23 APC governors have endorsed President Tinubu, including Governor Oyebanji.
  • The number of APC governors who have endorsed President Tinubu stands at 24, including Governor Oyebanji.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: Governor Oyebanji's statement at the endorsement event]
  • [Source 2: Ondo Governor Ayedatiwa's statement at the endorsement event]
  • [Source 3: APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru's statement at the endorsement event]
  • [Source 4: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website]
  • [Source 5: Ekiti State Government website]

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