My emergence testament of Gov Fayemi's unmatched performance - Oyebanji

 

• Gets certificate of return from INEC

By Ayu Esuku | Fountain Newsbreaker 

Ekiti State Governor-elect Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has said his victory at the just-concluded governorship polls is a testament of the unmatched performance of Governor Kayode Fayemi. 

Oyebanji who also promised not to disappoint the good people of the state, said he would strictly implement the six-point agenda as outlined in his manifesto.

He made this promise in Ado Ekiti after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented him and his deputy Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye the certificates of return as the governor and deputy governor-elect respectively.

He said: "I will do my possible best to ensure that we don’t disappoint you, we have a six-point agenda which is a blend of what we are doing now and our ambition, and we will remain faithful in its implementation".

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for providing a level-playing ground for all the contestants to have a fair contest and test their popularity and acceptance during the election. 

Mr Oyebanji also hailed INEC for doing a great job, describing the introduction of BIMODAL Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as a “game changer” which made the process seamless, fair and transparent.

He commended security agencies and other security stakeholders for being alive to their responsibilities before during and after the election which cumulated in the peaceful conduct of the election.

Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)in the state , Dr  Adeniran Tella said the introduction of new technology and other features to the Ekiti governorship election, enhanced its credibility and reinstated the commission’s commitment to deepen electoral processes and further consolidate democracy in the country.

In his remarks, Mr Olumekun, also assured that the commission would pay special attention to new challenges and delineate lessons learnt in the Ekiti Governorship election toward greater service delivery in management of future elections.

Note that Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, of the All Progressives Congress (APC )defeated all the aspirants from  the other political parties in the state with wide margin as he polled 187,057 votes ,followed by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP ), Engr. Olusegun Adebayo Oni who polled 82,211 votes.

The event was witnessed by the Ekiti State First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Speaker Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Funminiyi Afuye, wife of the Governor- elect, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, husband of the Deputy Governor-elect, Mr Afuye; former deputy Governor Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, Ekiti APC Chairman, Barr Paul Omotosho, and party leaders.