Election Tribunal Ruling: ‘Return To APC, Let’s Work Together’, Oyebanji Tells Oni

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has called on former governor Segun Oni to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join hands with him to develop the state.

Naija News reports that the governor stated this on Thursday evening while reacting to the ruling of the state Governorship Election Tribunal which affirmed his victory.

Oyebanji asserted Oni was part and parcel of the APC before he pitched his tent with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), adding that he would ensure Oni returns to the ruling party.

He also dedicated his tribunal victory to Almighty God and the people of the state, adding that his court victory is a validation of the power entrusted to him during the governorship election.

The governor also commended the court for upholding the victory of the party, saying that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man.

He said: “I actually have no opponent when it comes to matters of Ekiti State. Ekiti is a small state, we are homogeneous, we are one,  and the right I have to the governorship seat is the right every indigene of the state has to that office. I see it as a contest, and I hereby call on  Segun Oni to join hands with me to develop the state. He’s my leader, I have absolute respect for him, and that respect has not diminished. So I will be linking up with him to work together”.

Oyebanji said he had been facing the job Ekiti people entrusted to him, noting that he has a duty to ensure he implements his manifestoes and the contract he signed with the people of the state.

The governor added that the legal tussle must not be an excuse for not performing, saying the last three months in office have been exciting, and his administration has put together building blocks that will lead to the rapid development of the state adding that he would not be distracted.

The governor appreciated the good people of Ekiti State for the confidence reposed in him to steer the ship of the state to a safe harbor.