Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has declared his support for the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office, regardless of what his party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would do to him.
Fayose stated this at the weekend in Ado-Ekiti, during the commissioning of De-Head/ Faglo Road and electrification project that connects suburban areas like: Irewumi, Orungbe, Olorunsogo, Surelere,s Olorunda, and Ijadu, with Basiri, completed by the Oyebanji administration.
Fayose said he was enthralled with the way Oyebanji completed some projects started by his predecessors, which he said further testified that there is unity of purpose among all Ekiti leaders.
Speaking about the 2026 governorship election, Fayose posited that all the former governors of the state have endorsed Oyebanji for second term and that they will back him up to succeed at the poll.
Damning the consequences of his support for Oyebanji, Fayose said: “I don’t care what people say about me, I am with you and whoever that is not pleased should take their party away. The people are speaking for the governor, they love him, they want him back and I can’t be against my people.
“I can see you are leaving a legacy that will outlive you. All of us former governors will adopt Oyebanji for second term, because he has done well.”
Speaking, Governor Oyebanjo said he had connected over 40 towns to the national grid since assumption of office two years ago, with intention to upscale the local economy and add modern touch to the grassroots.
The governor said he decided to construct the road with solar lighting to increase nightlife in the area and bring an upswing to the economic development of the populace, adding that putting electricity along new road remains his standard practice.
According to him, “This road was started by Governor Ayodele Fayose, but I completed it. That is why it is good for a leader to perform while in office. By my assessment, all our past governors have done well, they deserve our respect.
“In the last 24 months, I have connected over 40 towns to the national grid. Some were reconnected back after decades of power outage, while some never had light at all. No town can develop without electricity and to develop the local economy, we are focusing on grassroots electrification to boost our economy at the rural level.”
The governor assured the people that the local government Chairmen will be backed fully by his administration to reciprocate the good projects being offered at the state level at the grassroots.
“Light and roads are very central to development and we will continue to connect as many as possible towns with electricity and roads. Any town without good road and light will be in darkness and no development can take place.
“I am not going to abandon any sector or stratum. All of us must enjoy the dividends of democracy because our votes are of equal value. I will continue to serve you as your servant,” he said.