President Bola Tinubu has cautioned politicians in Ekiti State against premature moves to succeed Governor Biodun Oyebanji in 2030, warning that early governorship campaigns could create divisions and distract the administration from governance.
The President gave the warning during a special thanksgiving service at the Anglican Cathedral of Emmanuel, Okesa, Ado Ekiti, following the inauguration of Governor Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, for a second term in office.
Tinubu urged politicians to prioritise the collective interest of the state over personal ambitions, stressing the need to allow the governor to concentrate on fulfilling his promises to the people.
He warned that premature declarations of governorship ambition could trigger internal divisions and unnecessary distractions, calling on political leaders to demonstrate maturity and support the administration’s development agenda.
In his remarks, Governor Oyebanji thanked the people of Ekiti State for their support and confidence in his leadership, pledging to serve with humility and renewed commitment.
He said his first term focused largely on infrastructure development, while the second term would prioritise industrialisation, economic prosperity and improved living conditions.
The governor identified poverty, unemployment and economic deprivation as key challenges his administration intended to tackle through sustainable development initiatives.
Oyebanji also solicited the continued support of traditional rulers, political leaders and residents, stressing that collective efforts would be crucial to achieving the state’s development goals.
The governor and his deputy were inaugurated for another four-year term at the Ekitiparapo Pavilion along New Iyin Road, Ado Ekiti, with expectations focused on economic growth, job creation and improved citizens’ welfare.
