God is kind to Ekiti for making Oyebanji governor – Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, in his office in Ado-Ekiti.

Fayose said he was in the office on a congratulatory visit to Oyebanji who was inaugurated on October 16 and to also express his condolences on the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye.

Fayose urged Ekiti people to support the new administration so that he can improve the economic situation of the state and deliver on his promises to move the state forward.

The former governor said God was kind to Ekiti State to have made Oyebanji the governor, describing the incumbent as a listening and pragmatic leader, who is well prepared to offer diligent and excellent service.

He said, “You are now the face of Ekiti, you need everybody to gather advice, you need good counselling, especially in a state where some people are looking for manners from above. I will continue to offer my advice, when we have observations we call you to tell you.

“Support this governor, he is not the governor of APC, he is not the governor of PDP, though he contested under his party but he is now the governor of Ekiti state. So, he needs all the support to succeed, and I know he shall succeed, because he has started very well.

“I am not here to play politics, I am a PDP man when it is time for election. I will fight you but right now you are the face of our State. You are the governor of our State. What I have seen of you is that you are a listening governor, you are well prepared to serve.”

Oyebanji, who had earlier received the Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, in his office, appreciated ex-Governor Fayose for the visit, describing it as historic.