President Muhammadu Buhari believes that Biodun Oyebanji’s victory in the recently concluded governorship election in Ekiti State is a proof that Nigerians support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the early hours of Sunday, June 19, Oyebanji was proclaimed the winner of the election, having received 187,057 votes to overcome his two closest rivals, Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Bisi Kolawole of the People’s Democratic Party.
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President Buhari issued a statement congratulating the governor-elect, adding that the victory was well-deserved given Oyebanji’s efforts to the development of the state and the party prior to his nomination as the standard bearer.
However, Buhari advised him to be magnanimous in victory in the sake of the state’s people.
The president also congratulated the APC chairman, Abdulahi Adamu, and the National Working Committee on the victory, which is the first for the newly elected party executives.
He said;
This is a good beginning for you and your team. The APC is getting stronger and more united. The victory of our party in Ekiti is an indication of the confidence of Nigerians in the ability of our great party to deliver quality governance to all.
He charged all APC members across and outside the country to see this as a good omen for the 2023 general elections and work assiduously to ensure the party’s victory, continuing the trend with Osun State next month July.
President Buhari also felicitated with the people of Ekiti State for the smooth conduct of the election, affirming that they are the real victors as they have been able to freely choose their leader for the next four years.
He lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission and the law enforcement agencies for the preparations put in place, urging them to keep the momentum for upcoming elections.
