Oyebanji’s victory at Supreme Court, validation of voices, votes of people – NMA

Adebayo Adenrele


The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Ekiti State Branch on Friday described the Supreme Court verdict, affirming Mr Biodun Oyebanji as the duly elected Governor of the state, in the 2022 gubernatorial poll, as the validation of the voices and votes of the people.

A statement by the Association made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Friday by its Chairman, Dr Babatunde Rosiji said, “ this victory has again validated the votes the majority of Ekiti people gave you at the gubernatorial polls. The people have spoken, the courts have again validated the voices and votes of the people!

“Now is the time to continue the good works you have started in the governance of Ekiti State without any distraction whatsoever. You have shown a great commitment to the welfare of workers and you have also demonstrated a genuine love for health workers by your actions within this short period you have resumed office.

“Your commitment to address the scourge of brain drain affecting doctors and other health professionals is very reassuring and we will trust the process and join you in repositioning the health sector in our dear State.

The Association called on all well-meaning Ekiti people to join hands with the Governor in making Ekiti better, adding that the time for politicking is over, the time to synergize for better outcomes is here.

“Let us all leave no stone unturned in ensuring the success of the Ekiti project. All doctors in the State will surely contribute our own quota in ensuring our dear State ranks high in the comity of States especially as our health indices are concerned”.