…We have connected 40 communities to national grid – Oyebanji
Some former governors of Ekiti State have commended governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for embarking and delivering quality and people centred projects across the state.
The governors spoke at seperate events marking the second year in office of the governor.
Showering accolades on Oyebanji while commissioning the LGSC’ office complex, Ex-Governor Oni, who started the project in 2008, maintained that the governor was exhibiting extreme leadership acumen and magnanimity with manner he has united all leaders and political tendencies in the state.
Oni harped on the expediency of a sitting governor serving as a rallying point for all the citizens, regardless of political affiliations, describing this as sine qua non to development, unity and peace.
He said “with my invitation here today, Governor Oyebanji is showing magnanimity. This is a way of bringing people together. It shows our governor believes in unity.
“I understand other former governors; Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, the Osoko and Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the JKF all around to commission projects. All of us should be ready as citizens to do things together. This is a state that was created late and we need to move faster to be able to catch up with others who came earlier before us. We must have that spirit of togetherness.
Applauding Oyebanji, Fayose said “I am very proud of you. You have done well. We will continue to be with you. You have gone far in terms of development. Let me wait for that person that will say you have not done well. I am not a member of your political party, and I will never be, but Ekiti comes first.
“Political party is just a vehicle to achieve our political goal. I am going to stand by you. In everything, Ekiti comes first. We are indeed proud of your achievements and the unique leadership style which has brought everybody together for the progress of Ekiti, our dear state”, he said.
Commissioning the remodelled presidential lodge named after him, Ex-Governor Niyi Adebayo, said Ekiti is lucky to have a hardworking person as a governor, who has been able to bring all Ekiti people together irrespective of political leanings.
“People shouldn’t try to create division among the leaders of this state who are ready to work together despite belonging to different parties and political persuasions. We are all together and we have the love of Ekiti at hearts. We made a lot of sacrifices for the good of the state. I am very proud of the governor and I am happy for being honoured today”, Adebayo stated in an emotion-laden speech.
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Speaking during the commissioning of De-Head/Faglo Road and electrification project that connects suburban areas completed by his administration, former Governor Ayo Fayose who started the project, commended the contractor for completing the project in record time.
Fayose said he was enthralled with the way Oyebanji completed some projects started by his predecessors, which he said further testified that there is unity of purpose among all Ekiti leaders.
Speaking about 2026 governorship election, Fayose posited that all the former governors of the state have endorsed Oyebanji for second term and that they will back him up to succeed at the poll.
Damning the consequences of his steadfast support for Oyebanji, Fayose, a PDP chieftain, said: “I don’t care what people say about me, I am with you and whoever that is not pleased should take their party away. The people are speaking for the governor, they love him, they want him back and I can’t be against my people.
“I can see you are leaving a legacy that will outlive you. All of us former governors will adopt Oyebanji for second term, because he has done well”, Fayose said.
In their remarks , the Commissioner for Works, Mr. Sola Adebayo and his counterpart in infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof Bolaji Aluko, charged the residents to protect the facilities provided by mounting security surveillance against vandals and thieves.
Applauding Oyebanji on behalf of all the benefiting communities, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi , said the project will change the face of the economy of the axis, promising that they shall reciprocate the gesture with massive votes in 2026.
In his speeches at the various events Oyebanji said his administration had connected over 40 towns to the national grid since assumption of office two years ago, with intention to upscale local economy and add modern touch to the grassroots.
“In the last 24 months, I have connected over 40 towns to national grid. Some were reconnected back after decades of power outage, while some never had light at all. No town can develop without electricity and to develop the local economy, we are focusing on grassroots electrification to boost our economy at the rural level”, he said.
The governor assured that the local government Chairmen will be backed fully by his administration to reciprocate the good projects being offered at the state level at the grassroots.
“Light and road are very central to development and we will continue to connect as many as possible towns with electricity and roads. Any town without good road and light will be in darkness and no development can take place.
“I am not going to abandon any sector or stratum. All of us must enjoy the dividends of democracy because our votes are of equal value. I will continue to serve you as your servant”, the governor said.
