The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has boasted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win the state with massive votes in the impending 2027 presidential poll, saying the victory will be secured on account of landmark projects and juicy appointments he allotted to Ekiti that have impacted positively on people’s lives.
Governor Oyebanji is elated that the solid collaboration between his government and the Federal Government is mutually beneficial.
He advised Ekiti State residents to continually back the President to ramp up such benefits and ensure they continue unabated.
The governor spoke in Ado Ekiti on Monday during the flag off of the distribution of 1,600 bags of rice to the residents by a pro-Tinubu group: “Renewed Hope Ambassadors,” to galvanise support for President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji.
Those captured as beneficiaries from the food palliatives were majorly traders, people with disabilities, low income earners, drivers, civil servants, youth groups, among others
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Oyebanji, represented by his Deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye, applauded the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for its steely commitment to the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and efforts to position the party to win the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State and the 2027 presidential election.
Oyebanji, who hailed the philanthropic gesture, expressed unshakeable belief that the empowerment will go a long way in complementing efforts being taken by his government to make lives easier for the citizens.
Predicting the 2027 election, Oyebanji exuded confidence that President Tinubu will defeat his opponents with wide margin in Ekiti State, assuring that the state will surpass the 500,000 votes threshold set by the APC.
He said: “We are indeed grateful to the Renewed Hope Ambassadors for its commitment to ensuring that the party continues to dominate politics and governance in Nigeria and in Ekiti State beyond 2026 and 2027.
“Ekiti is sure and secured for President Tinubu. We are going to use the June 20 governorship election to send a signal that President Tinubu is loved by our people.
“We appreciate the level of projects and juicy appointments our people have enjoyed under this government.
“We are assuring President Tinubu that our people shall reciprocate all the good deeds we have enjoyed under his leadership.
“As far as I know, Ekiti is a done deal for him.”
Justifying while Ekiti electorate should reelect Tinubu, the Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassador and Special Adviser on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe, appreciated the President over speedy completion Ado-Ikere-Akure Road and for setting machinery in motion for the reconstruction of Ado-Aramoko-Itawure Road.
Awe said since the advent of democracy in 1999, Ekiti had not savoured plum federal appointments as witnessed under Tinubu presidency, saying the electorate must show appreciation through their votes for the APC in every election.
The former APC State Chairman, assured that the empowerment is not going to be a one-off benefit, saying he has secured assurance from President Tinubu that the intervention will be carried out at regular intervals to buffer the economic hardship on the people.
He said: “In terms of solid infrastructures and appointments, Ekiti has not done badly under the Tinubu presidency.
“What we have not witnessed before is happening in Ekiti positively.
“Renewed Hope Ambassadors has Representatives up to the unit level, so we are working hard to galvanise support for President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji ahead of the coming elections.
“We are sitting the ‘Ts’ and crossing the ‘Is’.
