His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Ekiti state Governor.
Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers heartily congratulates His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his deputy, Mrs Monisade Christiana Afuye on their victory at the Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal which concluded its sitting on December 29, 2022 with the verdict that the election that brought him in as governor was free and fair.
The Council is happy to note that with this conclusion, the tribunal has effectively put a seal on the election and confirmed the decision of the majority of Ekiti people which overwhelmingly voted the Governor in June.
The Council also expresses the view that with this verdict, all the political gladiators across the parties should sheath their sword and cooperate with the governor for the development of Ekiti State.
The Council appeals to the Governor to be magnanimous in victory and to reach out to his opponents for the good of Ekiti State.
The Council also pleads with the hitherto aggrieved persons to put the outcome of the governorship election behind them and accept the electoral decision of the Ekiti people in good faith. It the considered opinion of the Council that there is always another time; as a loser today can become a winner tomorrow.
The Council charges the governor to see this victory as an opportunity to concentrate his attention on the task of fulfilling his electoral promises to the expectant people of Ekiti State.
It is the prayer of the Council that His Excellency continues to be blessed with wisdom and fortune to lead Ekiti to its desired prosperity.
The Council wishes the governor, his wife and the good people of Ekiti State a happy and prosperous New Year ahead.
HRM Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon, CFR, FCTI,Ilufemiloye Adetila I, Onisan of Isan-Ekiti Chairman Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers.
