The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) attended the swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Biodun Oyebanji as Ekiti State Governor on Sunday, October 16th.
Tinubu joined other dignitaries, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his Plateau State counterpart, Simon Lalong.
Upon his arrival at the venue for the inauguration, Ekiti Parapo pavilion, the APC presidential candidate was hailed by the cheering crowd.
He was greeted by the governors present, including Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Meanwhile, Oyebanji has taken his oath of office as the Ekiti State Governor. He was administered the oath of office by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye at exactly 12:53 pm.
Oyebanji took over from Governor Fayemi after beating his rivals, Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Otunba Bisi Kolawole of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the June 18th Ekiti governorship poll.
Oyebanji served as the former Secretary to the State Governor under the administration of Fayemi before he resigned to pick up the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket.
