…torrents of endorsements ‘ll spur Gov. to do more, says Ekiti SSG
Members of the Ekiti State Association of Tricycles and Okada Riders have joined the league of Ekiti residents who have publicly registered their unflinching support for the second term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the 2026 election, hinging their support on the visible result of the Governor’s developmental strides in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the association at the Governor’s office on Wednesday, after a massive road walk, the Chairman of Tricycles drivers, Mr Alabi Tolulope; and Okada riders, Mr Kunle Asaolu, commended Governor Oyebanji for his commitment to the welfare of the residents of the state especially the transporters, adding that since he became Governor, there had been relative peace among the transport unions and all the associations in the state.
Speaking while moving a motion for the endorsement of Governor Oyebanji to contest 2026 gubernatorial election, which was supported through a roaring voice vote by members of the association who came in their large numbers from the 16 local government areas of the state, Mr Asaolu further commended the Governor for being a promise keeper by delivering on all his campaign promises to the people.
Asaolu also used the opportunity to assure the Governor that members of the association were solidly behind him and would work hard to ensure that he is returned to the Government House come 2026.
Responding on behalf of the Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro thanked members of the association for their unwavering support for the Governor and his administration as she appealed to them to ensure they are solidly armed with their voter cards in preparation for the election as that is the only instrument they could use to realize their dream for the Governor.
Prof. Adubiaro, who affirmed that endorsements of the Governor from various quarters have invariable spurred him to increase his spate of development for the state added that the state will continue to witness great and viable transformative leadership throughout the administration of Governor Oyebanji.
She highlighted the achievements of the Governor to include infrastructural development, regular payment of salary to enhance the welfare of workers, improvement in the education and health sectors as well as boosting agriculture and food security through farm clusters and other measures among others.
Also at the event were the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Kolawole Akobiewe; Special Advisers to the Governor on Political and Inter-party Affairs, Chief Jide Awe; Gender, Empowerment and Mobilization, Mrs Kemi Olaleye; Special Adviser on Higher Education, Prof Akeem Azeez; and Director-General, Community Communication, Mrs Mary Oso-Omotoso among others.