The House of Assembly members who participated at the briefing endorsed the governor for another term in office on the strength of what they described as his “impressive, commendable and laudable performance” in the past two years as captured in the address.
A motion “urging the people of Ekiti State to renew the social contract with Oyebanji beyond 2026” was moved by the lawmaker representing Ikere Constituency 1, Babatunde Oke, which was seconded by the lawmaker representing Ido/Osi Constituency 1, Babatunde Fawekun.
The motion subjected to a voice vote and was unanimously endorsed with overwhelming “ayes” by all members present and sealed with the bang of the gavel by the Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye.
The speaker charged his colleagues to take the message of endorsement back to their constituencies for them to key into the re-election agenda.
Gov Oyebanji who gave an account of stewardship before members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly while delivering the annual “State of the State Address,” commemorating the second anniversary of his administration, said his administration has been able to achieve much in two years because of the unflinching support and cooperation he had enjoyed from all and sundry so far.
Earlier in his remarks, the Speaker, Mr Aribasoye, explained that the State of the State Address is in line with Section 100 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.He said: “The importance of this address cannot be overstated. It serves as a platform for reflection, accountability, and projection of our vision for Ekiti State. It is an opportunity for the Governor to elucidate the strides we have made together, the challenges we have encountered, and the paths we shall forge ahead to ensure the continued development and prosperity of our beloved State.”
He noted that Mr Oyebanji-led administration has been productive and fruitful in the last two years “with achievements which are visible to the blind and audible to the deaf.”
