Ado-Ekiti—Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, describing his administration as one where everyone feels a sense of belonging, regardless of ethnic, social, or political affiliations.
Senator Bamidele made this statement on Wednesday during his Christmas visit to the Governor at his county home in Ikogosi Ekiti.
He emphasized that Oyebanji’s administration has brought an end to the politics of acrimony and division in the state.
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Speaking with journalists, the Senate Leader noted that Governor Oyebanji’s inclusive leadership style has created a new Ekiti where everyone feels valued and important. This development has built trust and mutual respect among citizens.
The Governor has banished politics of acrimony, fostering a sense of belonging among all Ekiti people.
His administration has made significant progress in infrastructure, education, and human capital development, made possible by his deliberate efforts to ensure peace and inclusivity in governance.
Senator Bamidele urged Ekiti people to rally around the Governor to sustain the ongoing transformation in the state.
“I am here to pay homage to my Governor, and to God be the glory, we are now enjoying the new Ekiti that God has given to us. We now have a state where everyone feels and nurses a sense of belonging, with no outcasts or divisions, not even within our party.”
Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to the Senate Leader and other distinguished leaders who came to celebrate Christmas with him.
He reiterated his commitment to serving all citizens equally, stressing that love and unity are essential to the state’s development.
The Governor noted that the state’s diversity is its strength and urged citizens to prioritize collective goals over individual interests.
The Muslim Community in the state, led by Chief Imam and President, League of Imams and Alfas, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, commended the Governor’s inclusive style of governance.
The Chief Imam stated that the Governor’s leadership has transcended religious boundaries, fostering unity among all groups in the state.
Sheikh Kewulere urged the Governor to remain steadfast in his mission to unite and develop the state, assuring him of the Muslim community’s continued prayers and support.