Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been inaugurated for a second consecutive term, becoming the first governor in the state’s history to secure back-to-back terms in office.
Oyebanji took the oaths of office and allegiance on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, alongside his deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, in the presence of political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers and supporters.
Oyebanji was sworn in at about 1:40 p.m. before signing the official documents formalising the commencement of his new four-year tenure. Afuye had earlier taken her oaths at approximately 1:28 p.m.
The ceremony attracted several prominent political figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu.
Also in attendance were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and Minister of Mines and Steel Development Dele Alake.
Former Ekiti governors Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi were present, alongside leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and traditional rulers.
Other serving governors at the event included Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.
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Sanwo-Olu is the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, while Abiodun chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders Grace Event
Among the other dignitaries who attended were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; former APC National Chairman Bisi Akande; former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba; and Senator Adams Oshiomhole.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele was also listed among the attendees.
