Adebayo Adenrele
… I’ve forgiven everyone, says Oyebanji
A former Governor of Ekiti State and a Chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has pledged to deliver wards and local governments to Governor Biodun Oyebanji come 2026 gubernatorial election, in ensuring that All Progressive Congress (APC) wins the poll.
Fayose made this declaration on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, during the 3rd anniversary thanksgiving service of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, held at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesa, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Addressing the congregation, Fayose promised the Governor to deliver his ward and local government at the poll, saying his giant strides in various areas deserves another term in office.
Fayose, who declared that the siege is over, explained that the 2026 gubernatorial election is not a threat to Oyebanji, stressing he has already survived the arduous primary contest.
His words, “You have done excellently well. The body language of we the past Governors unite, forgive us our shortcomings, draw us closer and let’s thank Otunba Niyi Adebayo for managing us.
“The election is over, the siege is over, the most arduous one has left. You will win all the wards and local governments, I will hand them over to you.
“This coming election, you are not contesting against anybody, elections are over, congratulations to you”.
On his part, Engineer Segun Oni also congratulated the Governor for all his intervention on the state, noting that he has brought peace and relief to Ekiti political arena.
Kayode Fayemi, represented by his Wife, Erelu Fayemi, said his administration has brought sanity to the state, praying that his aspirations will continue to deliver the dividends of peace to Ekiti residents.
Otunba Niyi Adebayo also commended Oyebanji, adopting the submissions of fellow former Governors.
Also speaking, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele pledged the unalloyed support of all Ekiti federal lawmakers, congratulating the Governor for his victory over external derogatory comments and pressure.
In his Sermon taken from the Books of Isaiah 29 Vs 11, Psalm 138 Vs 8, Jeremiah 11 Vs 8, the Bishop of Diocese of Ekiti, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rev’d Andrew Olusola Ajayi hailed President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s development and progress, saying his bold economic reforms and efforts to boost local production clearly demonstrate his dedication to national growth.
He commended the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele for collaborating with Governor Biodun Oyebanji, saying his genine love for Ekiti has yeilded tremendous results.
The Bishop hailed Governor Oyebanji over his giant strides adored all sectors, stressing his intervention in health, education, infrastructure, human capital, among other have brought succour to the good people of Ekiti.
He urged the Governor to ignore naysayers and pay no attention to external derogatory comments, explaining that this will not only distract him but affect the good works he has been doing for Ekiti.
The Cleric noted that his 3rd year anniversary is a testament to deserving another term in office, as evident across the nooks and crannies of the state.
“We want to appreciate the State Leader for your collaborative efforts with our governor, which have yielded tremendous results. We are truly grateful for your commitment to the well-being of our state.
“We pray for you today and always that God will continue to bless and guide you, grant you good health, and endow you with wisdom in your service to the state and to Nigeria.
“Please, let us also appreciate our President, Bola Tinubu, as our leader under God. We commend his steadfast commitment to Nigeria’s development and progress. His bold economic reforms and efforts to boost local production clearly demonstrate his dedication to national growth.
“We appreciate him for his vision and courage. We pray that God Almighty will continue to guide him with divine wisdom in the stewardship of our country. May God grant our President strength, courage, and discernment to make decisions that will bring prosperity, peace, and unity to Nigeria.
“We are celebrating God’s faithfulness, whatever God says He will do, He will do it and He is a reality in this current administration, testimonies abound.
“As I move around, they described him as performer working the talk, we are celebrating divine providence because he has recorded alot of achievements.
“Such achievements of the Governor include economic and infrastructural growth, youth empowerment, human development, massive investment in health, worker’s welfare,
“His decision to bring Stakeholders, come together has brought development to the state. He always apply the principles of big change. I want to charge those working with the Governor to support their leader as see him succeed everyday, he can’t do it alone. Be sincere and genuine truthful to him.
“To my Governor, continue to give to the world, do your work and ignore what people say, care less on external derogatory comments. God’s plan for you is to prosper, continue to patronise the wellbeing of all people especially those who work directly with me”. He added
In his remarks, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji thanked God for His mercy over his life, while extending gratitude to Ekiti people, political actors, All Progressive Congress (APC), royal fathers, among others for their support in the last three years.
The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to peace in Ekiti, saying he bears no grudges with anyone and extended his hands of fellowship to aggreived party members who are ready fight for the success of the party in Ekiti and across the country.
“I have nothing to say other but to give gratitude to God for ahis mercy. I extend my gratitude to senate president for their support and members of National Assembly, house of assembly.
“I also give gratitudeto Judiciary, Excos members, former Governors, APC, my wife, royal fathers, deputy Governor.
“For those of you criticising us, keep criticising us and continue to keep us on our toes. The Senate Leader has already told me during my second year anniversary that I would be the consensus candidate of APC, I say thank you to the Prophet.
“I’m and here in the presense of God to say that by nature, I don’t bear grudges against people but just to confirm to you sir, I have forgotten everyone.
“I’m inviting those who are genuine to come back to the party s that we can work together. My commitment is that I will continue to serve God through Ekiti people because when I take care of Lord’s children, it’s God I’m serving.
“As long as I live and as Governor of the state, I will continue to serve you diligently’.
