The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has presented Certificates of Return to Governor-elect Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and Deputy Governor-elect Monisade Afuye following their victory in the just-concluded governorship election in Ekiti State.
Speaking after receiving the certificate, at INEC office in Ado Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji called on his co-contestants to join him in developing the state and improving the lives of citizens.
The governor-elect commended INEC for the smooth conduct of the poll and lauded President Bola Tinubu for amending the Electoral Act, which he said had strengthened voters’ confidence in the process.
He described the 2026 governorship election as the most peaceful in the state’s history and thanked all stakeholders, including voters, for their support.
Oyebanji assured Ekiti residents of more dividends of democracy in his second term.
Also speaking, the INEC State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Bunmi Omoseyindemi, pledged that the commission would continue to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.
The INEC National Commissioner supervising Ekiti, Lagos, and Oyo states, Mr. Sam Olumekun, congratulated the governor-elect and his deputy. He said the commission had reviewed its performance in recent off-cycle and bye-elections and would sustain the gains made.
Party faithful and admirers who witnessed the ceremony congratulated the duo and expressed optimism that their progressive ideals would drive more development in the next four years.
