BY LAW IBITOYE
The Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Endorsement Committee, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, has called on Ekiti residents to troop out in their large numbers to show appreciation and reaffirm their unwavering support for president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji’s developmental giant strides in the state on Monday , 28 July 2025.
The Chairman made the call on Thursday, at a press conference organized ahead of the Statewide Endorsement Programme in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, saying the endorsement is to consolidate on shared vision, sustained progress, gratitude as well as ensured unity.
Surveyor Aluko, warned trouble makers to stay far away from the venue of the programme, saying adequate security is in place for the celebration of good governance, unity and progress.
“We therefore appeal to all and sundry to comply with security guidelines, maintain decorum, and support a peaceful, inclusive, and celebratory atmosphere throughout the endorsement process
“We trust in the good conduct of Ekiti people, known for their civility, maturity, and democratic ethos. Let us prove, once again, that Ekiti leads not only in intellect but in peaceful political expression. The former Deputy Governor appealed.
Stressing further, Aluko explained that all relevant stakeholders, community associations, artisan groups, youth and women groups, trade unions, and political blocs have been duly contacted and properly briefed on the ongoing unified endorsement programme.
Adding that adequate seating, signage, and grouping have been strategically arranged to accommodate every association and delegation without confusion as he pointed out that comprehensive security architecture is in place to safeguard lives and property before, during, and after the event
Differentiating between the endorsement and political campaign, the Secretary of the endorsements Committee, and Commissioner for Lands and Housing in the State, Oladapo Karounwi, reiterated that the programme is just an expression of the fundamental rights of Ekiti people to say that they are affirming and passing a vote of confidence in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Chief (Mrs). Monisade Afuye.
“This is not the party affairs. We are not discussing political party, we are discussing Ekiti. The endorsements we have been witnessing since last year have been from various interest groups in the State.The Secretary stated.
Corroborating the Committee Chairman and Secretary’s explanation of the event, the Commissioner for Information in the State, Rt. Honourable Taiwo Olatunbosun remarked that, the endorsement programme is a call on both President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji by various groups and associations for them to continue the good things they are doing, and to ensure promotion of transparency and fiscal responsibility in governance. The programme is being financed by the people themselves, and not from the governor. Olatunbosun added.