By Yemi Olajutemu
A Former Governor of EKiti, Chief Ayodele Fayose has declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, saying God is kind to the state to have made Oyebanji the Governor.
Fayose who paid a visit to the Governor’s Office, Ado Ekiti said the project of keeping Ekiti Working is a collective responsibility irrespective of political or religious affiliations.
The former Governor who said that the visit was to condole with the Governor and the state on the death of the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly Mr Funminiyi Afuye, said that the demise of the speaker was a rude shock.
He prayed for the repose of his soul, and that God should grant the family and people of the state the fortitude to bear the loss.
Saying that God was kind to Ekiti People by making Oyebanji victorious at the poll, the former Governor described Oyebanji as a listening Governor and a blessing to the state,
The former Governor called on the people of the state to give absolute support to the new administration.
Responding, Governor Biodun Oyebanji thanked Chief Fayose for his spirit of sportmanship and the supports given to his administration, despite being in different political parties.
Oyebanji promised to always rely on advice, observations and counsels of past and present leaders of the state.