2027: Oyebanji urges Ekiti to vote massively for Tinubu

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the people of the state to mobilise massive support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Read More:…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has assured different communities across the state of sustained government attention to initiatives aimed at improving living conditions and promoting community growth.

The governor, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, also called on the Ekiti people to mobilise massive support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the January 2027 presidential election, saying the President’s continued leadership was critical to sustaining the development strides being recorded in the state.

Oyebanji spoke on Saturday at his hometown, Ikogosi-Ekiti, during the 2026 Ikogosi Day celebration and the fundraising for the construction of a N1 billion Oba Palace in the community.

He highlighted the importance of community participation, political support and collective responsibility in advancing development at the grassroots.

The governor, who said that the state government did not contribute a dime to the funds raised for the palace project, expressed profound appreciation to the event’s Chairman and Chief Launcher, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, who is the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, for mobilising his friends and associates across the country to support the initiative, with contributions amounting to N906 million.

Oyebanji urged the community leadership to ensure judicious utilisation of the funds for the purpose for which they were raised, expressing optimism that the palace project would be completed and inaugurated by the next Ikogosi Day celebration in 2027.

The governor urged all sons and daughters of Ikogosi to remain united and sustain their collective commitment to the development of the community, while supporting initiatives that would promote its growth and prosperity.

He said, “On behalf of the Ikogosi community, we are extremely grateful to the Chairman and Chief Launcher, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, and his friends for what they have done for us.

“Let me also remind us that January 16 is…

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