VP Shettima Attends Governor Oyebanji's Inauguration

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Ado-Ekiti to represent at the inauguration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office. Shettima landed at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport on Friday, ahead of the ceremony scheduled at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion.

He was welcomed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and Governor Oyebanji, among other dignitaries. Notable attendees included governors from Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo, and Jigawa states, as well as All Progressives Congress National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and former Governor of Ondo State Olusegun Mimiko.

The ceremony marks the beginning of another four-year term for Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, following their victory in the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. The returning officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, reported that the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Oluwole Oluyede, received 40,543 votes, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party secured 12,872 votes.

A total of 384,940 voters were accredited, with 375,777 valid votes and 6,332 rejected votes. President Bola Tinubu praised security agencies for maintaining order during the election and highlighted Oyebanji's victory as a significant political milestone.