Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has commended voters for their massive participation during Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
Oyebanji spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 006, unit 003, Oyebanji’s compound, Okelele Area of Ikogosi-Ekiti area of the state.
He described the large turnout as a demonstration of the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise, noting that eligible voters trooped out early to participate in the electoral exercise in an orderly and peaceful manner.
According to him, the enthusiasm displayed by voters reflects the growing confidence of the electorate in the democratic system and their desire to shape the future of the state through the ballot.
Oyebanji said reports reaching him from other parts of the state indicated that many polling units witnessed impressive voters participation, with citizens patiently waiting to exercise their civic responsibility.
He praised the electorate for conducting themselves peacefully throughout the process and urged them to maintain the same level of decorum until the conclusion of the election.
The governor also commended election officials for their efforts in ensuring a smooth voting process, adding that the peaceful atmosphere witnessed in many communities was encouraging.
Oyebanji expressed optimism that the outcome of the election would reflect the wishes of the people, urging all stakeholders to continue to uphold democratic values and respect the sanctity of the electoral process.
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The Ekiti Deputy Governor, Mrs Fumilayo Afuye, has lauded th turnout of voters in the ongoing governorahip election in the state, describing it as encouraging.
Afuye, who is still the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed optimism of the party’s victory in the election.
She spoke after voting at her Atiba/Aafin Ward 1, polling unit 003, at Ikere-Ekiti in Ikere Local Government Area of the state, and commended the voters for their sense of patriotism and orderliness.
The deputy governor who voted at about 8:50 a.m., also lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies for their impartiality and professionalism.
Afuye said that the massive turnout of voters for the governorship exercise indicated that Nigeria’s democracy was fast maturing and developing.
“You can see for yourselves how people trooped out to participate in this election. Not only trooping out but being ready and anxious to participate in the voting. I am indeed impressed with this conduct of our voters.
“I am not using Ikere as the only area of focus now, we are also getting the same information from some of our local governments and towns that voters are coming out in large numbers.
“I am happy about this. This shows that the rigorous campaigns that we did yielded positive results.
“I have to commend the INEC as well and our security agencies. They really prepared for this election.
“You can see that nobody is being intimidated and I believe if we continue like this, this election may turn out being the best in Ekiti history,” she said.
Commenting on the outcome of the poll, the APC deputy governorship candidate expressed confidence that Gov. Biodun Oyebanji would emerge victorious and re-elected for another term.
“Gov. Oyebanji has served Ekiti with every fibre in his body and widely adjudged to have performed excellently well.
“He is not only winning this election, it is going to be with a wide margin,” she added.