EKITI – Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa on the affirmation of his election victory by the Court of Appeal.
Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Friday in Ado-Ekiti said the judgment of the Court of Appeal confirmed the popular mandate given to Ayedatiwa in the November, 2024.
The Court in a judgment on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by the People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, describing it as lack in merit.
Oyebanji said that Ayedatiwa’s latest triumph at the court was a victory for democracy and rule of law, which has enriched the nation’s electoral jurisprudence.
He said the concurrence of both the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal was a proof that the Ondo governorship poll was credible and conducted in line with the electoral law.
He urged Ayedatiwa to see his victory as a motivation to renew his commitment to working harder for the development of Ondo State and better welfare for its citizens.
Oyebanji also appealed to the opposition parties to join hands with Ayedatiwa in the task of taking Ondo State to greater heights.
“I congratulate my dear brother, Gov Aiyedatiwa for this victory that has further confirmed his election as free, fair and credible.
“I also congratulate the leadership of our great party- the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the good people of Ondo State for the victory,” he said. (NAN)
