Ekiti State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office, citing their exemplary leadership qualities and impactful policies as reason for their endorsement.
The endorsement, which was passed at a special Caucus meeting of the State chapter of APC held at Iyin Ekiti, was attended by the first civilian Governor of the State, Niyi Adebayo and the immediate past Governor of the State, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Also in attendance were the state Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye; Yemi Adaramodu Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, former Deputy Governor, Modupe Adelabu; serving and former members of the National and State Assembly, Party Chieftains, Among others.
Speaking while moving the endorsement motion, which was ratified through a very loud voice vote, Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), commended President Tinubu for his decisive economic reforms that had revitalised the Country’s economy as well as his comprehensive security strategies that had addressed the root cause of insecurity in the Country within one and half years in office.
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He said for these reasons and several other positive outcomes, the president deserved to be supported for re-election in order to sustain the gains and ensure their long term effect.
Describing the president’s reforms as “transformational”, with profound impact on the socio-economic landscape, Adaramodu said “I, on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus and as a true progressive member of our great party, APC, I move that we in Ekiti APC, want to adopt continuity, starting from our President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that comes 2027, we are moving that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should continue as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that the Renew Hope Agenda shall continually be renewed”.
Addressing concerns over high-profile political alignments outside the APC, Adaramodu insisted the party remains unshaken. “We are not worried. What do you expect politicians to do other than play politics? Whether through lies or propaganda, they have to try something.”
While moving the motion for the endorsement of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election, the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, said the governor had demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities characterised by his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Ekiti people and all round development of the state.
The speaker praised the governor for making the party highly acceptable to the people through his sterling performance, people-oriented policies and programs as well as consistently prioritizing the needs and aspirations of the citizens, thereby fostering trust and unity across the State.
