President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, over his electoral victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.

Buhari said the victory is well deserved considering Oyebanji’s contributions to the development of the state and the party before his nomination as the standard bearer.

The President, however, urged the governor-elect to be magnanimous in victory in the interest of the people of Ekiti State.

Buhari made this known via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Sunday.

President Buhari further rejoiced with the APC chairman, Abdulahi Adamu, and the party’s National Working Committee for the victory, the first under the tenure of the newly elected executives of the party.

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“This is a good beginning for you and your team. The APC is getting stronger and more united. The victory of our party in Ekiti is an indication of the confidence of Nigerians in the ability of our great party to deliver quality governance to all,” Buhari added.

He further urged all APC members across and outside the country to see the victory of Oyebanji as “a good omen for the 2023 general election and work assiduously to ensure the party’s victory, continuing the trend with Osun State next month July.”

President Buhari felicitated with the people of Ekiti State for the smooth conduct of the election, adding that they are the real victors as they have been able to freely choose their leader for the next four years.

He lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the law enforcement agencies for the preparations put in place, urging them to keep the momentum for upcoming elections.

Oyebanji polled 187,057 votes to defeat his two closest challengers – Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Bisi Kolawole of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
SDP came second in the election with 82,211 while PDP occupied the third position with 67,457 votes.

The Star