
Ekiti governor, Oyebanji sworn in for second term
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in for a second term in office.
Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, took the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The oath was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye.
It marks the start of another four-year term for the governor and his deputy after their victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election.
At the ceremony, Oyebanji promised to build on the gains of his first term and improve the lives of residents through policies that will bring more dividends to the people.
The inauguration had in attendance top political leaders and government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu.
Also present were the governors of Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo and Jigawa states, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda.




