By Olukayode Ogunleye
The Executive Chairman of Ijero Local Government, Hon. Julius Abayomi Folowosele, has congratulated the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his official inauguration for a second term in office, describing the historic milestone as a testament to purposeful leadership, political sagacity, and the confidence reposed in his administration by the people of Ekiti State.
The inauguration ceremony, held in Ado-Ekiti, attracted an impressive gathering of political leaders, government functionaries, traditional rulers, captains of industry, and other distinguished personalities from within and outside the state, underscoring the significance of the occasion in the political history of Ekiti State.
Hon. Folowosele, while expressing his admiration for the governor’s political accomplishments, described him as a jinx-breaker whose unprecedented electoral feat had established a remarkable milestone in the political evolution of Ekiti State.
According to the council chairman, Governor Oyebanji’s successful return for a second term represents not merely a personal political triumph but also a compelling endorsement of his leadership philosophy, inclusive governance, and commitment to the sustainable development of the state.
He noted that the governor’s re-election had further strengthened the prospects of continuity, policy consolidation, and accelerated implementation of development-oriented programmes designed to improve the welfare and living standards of the people.
Hon. Folowosele consequently wished Governor Oyebanji a successful and impactful second term, expressing optimism that his renewed mandate would usher in greater prosperity, infrastructural expansion, economic advancement, and improved service delivery across the state.
The Ijero council boss also called on the people of Ekiti State to remain steadfast in their support for the governor, stressing that collective responsibility, constructive engagement, and sustained cooperation between the government and the governed remained indispensable to achieving the state’s development aspirations.
He assured the people that Ijero Local Government would continue to align its development priorities with the broader vision and policy direction of the Oyebanji administration to ensure that the dividends of democracy reached communities at the grassroots.
According to him, the governor’s second tenure presents another strategic opportunity to deepen ongoing developmental initiatives, strengthen local governance, promote economic opportunities, and expand the frontiers of infrastructural and human-capital development.
He further expressed confidence that Ijero Local Government and Ekiti State at large would witness accelerated development under the governor’s renewed mandate, noting that sustained collaboration between the state and local governments would be instrumental in translating policy objectives into tangible benefits for the citizenry.
Hon. Folowosele reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, effective governance, and people-oriented programmes, adding that the collective aspiration of the government at all levels should be to build a more prosperous, inclusive, and economically vibrant Ekiti State.
He concluded by urging political stakeholders, community leaders, civil servants, and residents to close ranks in the collective pursuit of peace, progress, and sustainable development, emphasising that the success of Governor Oyebanji’s second term would ultimately be reflected in the quality of life of the people.
