Oyebanji sworn in for second time period as Ekiti governor

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in for a second time period in workplace alongside his deputy, Monisade Afuye.

The duo took the oath of allegiance and oath of workplace on Friday on the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

The oaths had been administered by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, formally ushering Oyebanji and Afuye into one other four-year tenure.

Their inauguration adopted their victory within the June 20, 2026 governorship election, which secured Oyebanji’s return for a second time period.

Speaking on the ceremony, the governor pledged to construct on the achievements of his first time period and introduce insurance policies geared toward bettering the residing situations of residents throughout the state.

Oyebanji stated his administration would stay targeted on delivering the advantages of governance to the individuals, whereas consolidating present programmes and pursuing additional growth initiatives.

Shettima, Akpabio attend inauguration

The inauguration attracted outstanding political leaders, authorities officers and different dignitaries from throughout the nation.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima attended the ceremony because the consultant of President Bola Tinubu.

Shettima arrived in Ado-Ekiti on Friday and was acquired on the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Oyebanji and different dignitaries.

Governors from Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo and Jigawa states had been additionally current on the occasion, alongside the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda.

The presence of the political leaders underscored the importance of the inauguration, which marked the start of one other four-year administration beneath Oyebanji.

The governor is predicted to proceed implementing his administration’s insurance policies and growth programmes throughout his second time period, with consideration on bettering residents’ welfare and sustaining progress throughout Ekiti State.