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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in for a second term in office alongside his deputy, Monisade Afuye.
The duo took the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The oaths were administered by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, formally ushering Oyebanji and Afuye into another four-year tenure.
Their inauguration followed their victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, which secured Oyebanji’s return for a second term.
Speaking at the ceremony, the governor pledged to build on the achievements of his first term and introduce policies aimed at improving the living conditions of residents across the state.
Oyebanji said his administration would remain focused on delivering the benefits of governance to the people, while consolidating existing programmes and pursuing further development initiatives.
Shettima, Akpabio attend inauguration
The inauguration attracted prominent political leaders, government officials and other dignitaries from across the country.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima attended the ceremony as the representative of President Bola Tinubu.
Shettima arrived in Ado-Ekiti on Friday and was received at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Oyebanji and other dignitaries.
Governors from Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo and Jigawa states were also present at the event, alongside the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda.
The presence of the political leaders underscored the significance of the inauguration, which marked the beginning of another four-year administration under Oyebanji.
The governor is expected to continue implementing his administration’s policies and development programmes during his second term, with attention on improving residents’ welfare and sustaining progress across Ekiti State.
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