Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has stressed the need for the people of the State to support the candidature of the former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The Governor who explained that he had made a commitment to Asiwaju Tinubu that Ekiti State would turn in the highest percentage of votes, urged the APC members to mobilise votes for the APC candidate in order for the party to retain the presidency.

“What Asiwaju’s votes meant for us are numerous because I have spoken at length with him on issues concerning Ekiti and I told him that Ekiti will deliver highest percentage of votes in the Southwest after Lagos. He looked at me and said if you achieve that, I will surprise you. So, let’s do what I have promised on your behalf. Let’s mobilise and vote massively for our own Asiwaju”.

Oyebanji also canvassed support for all candidates of the party in the state and National Assembly elections.

The Governor also assured political leaders in the grassroots that their choices and recommendations would be respected while making political appointments into his government.

He urged them to push forward for appointments only those who regularly attend ward meetings with them, adding that leaders who are recommended from the grassroots more often stay connected to the people .