Ekiti APC leaders, stakeholders reaffirm support for Tinubu, Oyebanji’s second term

The All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders and stakeholders in Ekiti State have reaffirmed their endorsement of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second term in office.

The leaders and stakeholders who met at the country home of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo in Iyin-Ekiti on Friday, stressed the need for the continuation of the good works of both President Tinubu at the national level and Governor Oyebanji in Ekiti.

The meeting had in attendance two former governors of the state, Chief Niyi Adebayo and Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, his deputy, Monisade Afuye, Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye as well as other members of the National Assembly, State House of Assembly, local government chairmen and other stakeholders in the party.

The motion for the reaffirmation of President Tinubu’s candidacy was moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by a member representing Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1 at the House of Representatives, Olusola Fatoba.

The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, also moved the motion for the reaffirmation of Governor Oyebanji’s endorsement and was seconded by the Chief Whip, Bose Olowookere representing Efon constituency. Both motions were ratified through a loud voice vote.

In their separate remarks at the meeting, which underscored a collective commitment and solidarity to further solidify the strength of the APC in the state, former Governors Niyi Adebayo, and Kayode Fayemi charged party members not to be complacent in the build up to next year’s governorship election. They stressed the need to carry everyone along towards ensuring decisive success at all subsequent elections in the state.