NIGERIA: Biodun Oyebanji Sworn In For Second Term as Ekiti Governor

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, have been sworn in for a second four-year term in office.

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 Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, administered the oaths.

Their inauguration follows their victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election, securing another four years in office.

Speaking at the ceremony, Oyebanji pledged to build on the achievements of his first term and improve residents’ welfare through policies aimed at delivering greater benefits to the people.

The inauguration was attended by top political leaders and government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented 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, Governor Oyebanji and other dignitaries.

Also present were the governors of Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo and Jigawa states, alongside the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda.