Oyebanji, Afuye Sworn In For Second Term As Ekiti Governor, Deputy

Vice-President Shettima, Akpabio, Fayose, Fayemi, Other Dignitaries Attend Inauguration

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The inauguration ceremony took place on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, with the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, administering the oaths of office and allegiance.

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Afuye took her oaths at about 1:28 p.m., while Oyebanji was sworn in at approximately 1:40 p.m. The governor subsequently signed the relevant documents formalising the commencement of his new four-year tenure.

Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration marks a significant milestone in Ekiti State’s political history, as he becomes the first governor of the state to secure consecutive terms in office, according to the report. The ceremony attracted prominent political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers and supporters.

Those in attendance included Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau; and Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake.

Former Ekiti governors Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi also attended the ceremony, alongside Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun and Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Other notable guests included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; former APC National Chairman Bisi Akande; former Ogun Governor Olusegun Osoba; Senator Adams Oshiomhole; and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. The event formally ushered Oyebanji and Afuye into their second four-year term leading the state.