Biodun Oyebanji Inaugurated for New Term as Ekiti Governor

Biodun Oyebanji was inaugurated for a new four-year term as the Governor of Ekiti State at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti. This event took place on Friday, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Oyebanji, who is the first governor to win back-to-back re-elections, expressed gratitude for the fresh mandate, viewing it as an opportunity to enhance governance and deliver more for the citizens. He pledged to build on the progress made during his previous term, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and human capital development.

The oath of allegiance and the oath of office were administered by the State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye. Oyebanji acknowledged the contributions of former governors and extended fellowship to his competitors from the last election.

He called for the support of all Ekiti citizens and thanked President Tinubu for his support during his first term, urging the people to renew the mandate for Tinubu and Shettima in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.