Iyalojas and Iyalejes have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of the governor Oyebanji, based their endorsement on welfarism of market women in Ekiti state.
The Iyalojas and Iyalejes in their numbers on Wednesday endorsed the governor for another tenure citing the governor’s interventions to mitigate the challenges of market women and various infrastructural developments across all sectors of the state’s economy.
Moving the endorsement motion, Iyaloja General of Ekiti State, Alhaja Abibat Ogunjobi pointed out the government’s initiatives to facilitate financial access to traders while expressing optimism that the governor will do more if re-elected for a second term.
Her words: “To be truthful, Governor Oyebanji has been doing very well. He pays workers on time, supports elderly women, and remains loyal to the people. He has shown great support to all the Iyalojas. He pays pensioners regularly and has also employed women in his administration. We strongly believe he will do even more in his next tenure.”
In the same vein, Iyalaje of Provisions Sellers and Iyaleje of Oja Oba Market Ado-Ekiti, Mrs Adeyeye Asabi described the governor as a trustworthy leader who has employed more women in his administration, provided loans to business owners and embarked on massive road projects.
Also, Alhaja Ganiyu Abiola from Fayose Market emphasized that the Oyebanji’s administration has performed credibly well than previous administrators noting that the people of the state are behind his re-election ambition.
Responding on behalf of the governor, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Abibat Adubiaro appreciated them for standing behind the governor’s re-election and urged them to get their voters cards ready ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
According to her, “The most important way to support Governor Oyebanji is by voting—and that begins with collecting your PVC. The governor has promised to do even better in his second term. Let’s make sure we register and collect our PVCs when the time comes, so we can show our full support. Don’t betray BAO when others come around seeking your support — stay loyal and stand by good leadership.”