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Fayose hails Oyebanji’s administration, seeks improved welfare packages for former Govs

Adebayo Adenrele

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the best in Nigeria, expressing satisfaction with the developmental strides being recorded in the state.

Fayose made the remarks in Ado-Ekiti at the official commissioning of the Ayodele Fayose Government agieu Complex, Ado-Ekiti.

The former Governor praised Oyebanji’s leadership style, describing the current administration as one that has brought stability and progress to the state.

He urged residents to continue appreciating and supporting the governor, adding that his decision to back Oyebanji had been vindicated by the administration’s performance.

The former governor also appealed to Governor Oyebanji to give greater attention to the welfare of former governors and other past leaders who had served the state, arguing that they deserved adequate care after leaving office.

Fayose appreciated Oyebanji for naming the building after him, saying the gesture a testament to his dedication to the growth and development of Ekiti.

His words, “I am proudly an Ekiti man. This is how I have always lived. I will never be a coward. Whenever I have something to say, I will say it.

“We are currently having the best government in the whole of Nigeria. The best government in Nigeria. I don’t have any regrets supporting you. I encourage our people to continue to appreciate that man. So far, so good for our state.

“We have served this state and we must be taken care of. Priority must be given to former governors and leaders who have served the state.

“I have paid my dues. I don’t care what anybody says. From now on, I am here for you”.

On his part, Governor Biodun Oyebanji said the project is a priority is ensuring that past Governors are celebrated while they are still alive, noting that their contributions to the success and progress of the state should not be ignored.