A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and candidate of the party in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his commitment to building a greater and more prosperous Ekiti State.
Dr. Oluyede gave the commendation on Friday when Governor Oyebanji paid him a visit at his residence in Ikere-Ekiti, shortly after attending the burial ceremony of late Senator Anthony Adeniyi, SAN.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Oluyede, who contested the June 20 governorship poll against Governor Oyebanji, said the Governor’s efforts in advancing the state deserve commendation, particularly in the areas of security, infrastructure and human capital development.
He lauded the Governor’s huge investment in the security sector, noting that the sustained commitment has contributed significantly to the peace and stability being enjoyed across the state.
According to him, the visit also provided an opportunity to discuss ways of further strengthening security and ensuring that the forthcoming general elections are conducted in a free, fair and credible manner.
Dr. Oluyede reiterated his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji, stating that he would collaborate with the Governor to ensure Ekiti State delivers a landslide victory for the President in the January 2027 general election.
In his words: “Myself and Governor Oyebanji have been friends for a long time, we were in the same party, we diverged but we stick together and the Governor is a fantastic gentleman, kind, generous and he’s working hard for a greater and more prosperous Ekiti.
“I commended him about three days ago, he is working hard on security of the state, his investments in infrastructure is commendable and apart from that, our meeting today is to secure the state further, we want to have free, fair and credible general election. We are also working together to deliver a landslide victory for the President who is doing a fantastic job and the Governor is also doing a fantastic job in Ekiti.”
In his remarks, Governor Oyebanji said his collaboration with Dr. Oluyede is in the best interest of Ekiti people, stressing that their shared commitment to the development of the state remains the driving force behind their engagement.
The Governor thanked Dr. Oluyede for his spirit of sportsmanship and commitment to Ekiti’s progress, noting that their discussions have always centred on the advancement of the state.
“People don’t know this, myself and Dr. Oluyede have come a long way. Dr. Wole is one of the most committed Ekiti indigenes I have ever met and he belongs to the progressive family, his father is the pillar of progressive politics in Ikere-Ekiti,” Oyebanji said.
“And I must thank him for his generosity of spirit, for his commitment to the development of Ekiti State, anytime I see Dr. Oluyede, he is always talking about the development of the state and that is what binds us together, the spirit of developing the state, finding solution to all the problems and working together in maintaining peace in the state and I am sure in the next few days, Ekiti people will see the result of our collaboration,” the Governor added.
Governor Oyebanji maintained that the desire to find lasting solutions to the challenges confronting the state and improving the wellbeing of Ekiti people remains their common interest.
