By Toba Babalola
After months of silence, Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has declared his support for the continuity of Governor Biodun Oyebanji”s administration till Year 2030 in the state
Dr Fayemi made the declaration at the annual end of the year party held in his hometown Isan Ekiti.
The annual get together had in attendance members of the All Progressive Congress from various wards across the state.
Former Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke extensively on issues concerning the party in the state, explained that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will in April next year announce the date for the 2026 Ekiti Gubernatorial Election.
He stressed the need for members to brace up for the return of Governor Oyebanji in the election.
Dr Fayemi commended Governor Oyebanji for the achievements recorded so far and for building on his legacy.
He however noted that the floor of the party is opened for anyone who is interested to contest for the number 1 position.
He charged party members at wards, local councils and senatorial districts to stand firm in support of the Governor’s continuity.
Governor Oyebanji in his response thanked Dr Fayemi, his wife and other party leaders for the platform created for him to contest and become the Governor of the state.
The Governor said APC was united and progressing with no issue of defection of any member to the opposition.
He added that the expectations of members of the party and Ekiti people had been met in the last 24 months of governance, thereby making the party attractive to those in the opposition party.
