Loyalists of President Bola Tinubu under the aegis of “BAO Grassroots Support for President Tinubu, have reacted to the attacks on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on the poor condition of some federal roads in the state.
The group described the criticisms as “unacceptable and hypocritical,” noting that Governor Oyebanji has successfully reconstructed a federal road (Ado-Ifaki Highway) and hundreds of state and local roads in three years.
The group, in a statement issued by the state coordinator, Prince Tunji Ogunlola and the director of publicity, Odunayo Ogunmola, said the governor has touched all parts of the state through road construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation.
It added that Oyebanji has taken Ekiti to a higher pedestal of sustainable development, which has rubbed off positively on the fortunes of the people he leads and has made the state a positive reference point on indices of good governance in Nigeria.
It further said that the governor has strengthened the economy of Ekiti with massive investment in agriculture, job creation, tourism development, citizens’ empowerment, workers’ and pensioners’ welfare and infrastructure.
The group said Oyebanji has justified the popular mandate given to him by the electorate in 2022 to justify another term in office in 2026 to consolidate on the developmental strides so far witnessed in the state.
It noted that Oyebanji has succeeded in turning Ekiti into a nationally and globally recognised investment and tourism destination in key sectors, thereby boosting the industrial and revenue profile of the state for the benefit of the people, especially the youths, artisans and local businesses who are now handsomely patronised by government and investors.
The statement said, “There are more than 5,000 roads in Ekiti State, while Ado Ekiti has more than 500 roads, and the governor has touched all parts of the state through road construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation. It is unacceptable and mischievous to call out the governor for the bad condition of three federal roads when, in actual fact, he has successfully reconstructed the Ado-Ifaki federal highway on which the critics have been silent.
“We commend the governor for the work he has done on Ikere-Igbara Odo Road, Igbara Odo-Ikogosi Road, Ido-Ipere Road, Isinbode-Ara-Ikole Road, Okemesi-Itawure Road, Agric Olope-Moferere Road, Faglo-Olorunsogo Road, Ajebamidele-Deeper Life Camp-Omisanjana Road, 3rd Extension GRA Road, the just asphalted Igirigiri Road, Odo Ado, Oke Aso Road and the new Ring Road that connects EKSU with Ago Aduloju, just to mention a few.
“Governor Oyebanji has proved that Ekiti multi-sectoral transformation goes beyond only roads, Ekiti development touches other sectors as well, and he is doing just that by boosting human capital, alleviating poverty, providing employment and ensuring that all the people of the state get what is due to them without discrimination and marginalisation.”
It thanked Tinubu for his support for Ekiti and Oyebanji, noting that the President has proved time and again that Ekiti state occupies a special place in his heart, urging the people to keep faith with his administration.
