The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council has congratulated the Ekiti State Governor-Elect Hon. Biodun Oyebanji over his victory at the just concluded poll.
This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the council, Comrade Rotimi Ojomoyela and the Secretary Comrade Kayode Babatuyi in Ado Ekiti.
The council affirms that the choice of Hon. Oyebanji was a well thoughtout decision by the Ekiti people considering the fact that he understands governance and the Ekiti terrain having being part of its creation.
It reads “We rejoice with the Ekiti Governor-Elect Hon. Oyebanji and we pray God to grant him wisdom and understanding to make great exploits.
It’s imperative for the Governor-Elect to use the three months transition period to quickly work out on some low hanging fruits that would be the gains of EKITI in his 100 days in office.
“At NUJ we are ever ready as always to partner with you in EKITI project.
The Ekiti NUJ advised Hon. Oyebanji to be magnanimous in victory while other contestants must embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and join hands with the Governor-Elect to build a better Ekiti.
The council acknowledged an appreciable improvement in the conduct of election by INEC urging the commission to work on the few lapses experienced during the 2023 poll
“We also commend security agents and our colleagues for bringing professionalism to bear during the election.