16 Oct 2026
..Predicts greater achievements, bigger strides
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State on the commencement of the governor's second term, expressing optimism that the state will record greater achievements in the next four years.
In a congratulatory statement, Aribasoye described the continuation of the Oyebanji administration as an opportunity for Ekiti State to consolidate on the gains recorded since 2022 and sustain the delivery of good governance to the people.
He congratulated the governor on earning the renewed trust and mandate of the Ekiti electorate, commending his efforts to secure another term and thanking the people for their confidence in his administration.
The Speaker also rejoiced with Oyebanji and his deputy Monisade Afuye on the successful completion of the first term and their inauguration for a second tenure, describing the development as an opportunity to build on the achievements recorded over the past four years.
"Your first term was exceptional. You led with humility, wisdom, inclusiveness, and a deep love for Ekiti. You united us, restored hope, and delivered on your promise of shared prosperity with visible results across the state.
"In four years, you have transformed the state in several areas, building on the foundations laid by your predecessors while adding your own giant strides through impressive performance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people," he said.
Aribasoye commended the governor for respecting the independence of the legislature since assuming office, noting that the administration's disposition towards legislative independence and executive-legislature harmony had enabled both arms of government to work effectively and productively in the interest of the people.
He expressed confidence that the second term would witness greater strides and successes, citing the governor's wealth of experience in public service, including his years as a government appointee before becoming governor.
"The second journey will no doubt be characterised by experience, familiarity with the terrain, continuity of initiatives, consolidation of gains and a safe landing at the destination," the Speaker stated.
Aribasoye also acknowledged the contributions of the Deputy Governor, the First Lady, and political appointees among others who had supported the administration, noting that dedication and diligence in service to the people attract divine reward.
"On behalf of myself, my family and my colleagues at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the governor. I pray that this second tenure will witness greater grace, improved achievements and uninterrupted peace," he added.
Babajide Agbeyo
Special Adviser (Media) to the Speaker,
Ekiti State House of Assembly
