Adebayo Adenrele
Some Commercial Sex Workers working within the Ekiti State’s informal economy have declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term ambition over increased patronage of customers experienced during his tenure.
A visit to a hospitality facility in the Irona–Atikankan axis of Ado-Ekiti revealed campaign posters bearing the images of Governor Oyebanji, prominently displayed within the premises.
Speaking with journalists, the commercial sex workers simply identified as Lovet, Gina and Victoria threw their weight behind the governor’s re-election bid due over his giant strides in economic activities and a more enabling environment for small-scale businesses under his administration.
According to them, the relative peace in the state, improved security and steady inflow of visitors have also positively affected their means of livelihood.
“We like the governor because Ekiti is calm and people move freely. When there is peace, business moves”. One of them said
The posters carried inscriptions indicating support for the governor’s second-term bid by private business interests operating in the area.
Recall that in recent months, several traders’ unions and artisan groups, including beer sellers, corn sellers (Agbado), fruit sellers, food vendors, palm wine sellers and commercial motorcycle riders (Okada) have publicly declared support for Oyebanji’s continuity in office.
Many of these groups attribute their support to the stable business climate, improved infrastructure and government policies they believe have encouraged the growth of micro and small-scale enterprises.
