Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Leader of the 10th Senate, issued a statement via his official social media handle regarding Governor Biodun Oyebanji's election in Ekiti State. The announcement was made on Sunday.
The article is dated June 21, 2026.
Historic Re-election Claim
According to Senator Bamidele, Governor Biodun Oyebanji became the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999. This assertion was contained in a statement issued through the senator's official social media handle.
Governance Approach
Senator Bamidele stated that Governor Oyebanji's approach to governance and politics contributed significantly to his re-election. According to the senator, Oyebanji made history in Ekiti State as a testament to this specific approach.
Cross-Party Unity
Senator Bamidele noted that Governor Oyebanji's ability to unite stakeholders across party lines was key to the victory. The senator reported that the governor united these stakeholders, describing it as a factor in his historic win.
"Oyebanji's approach to governance and politics significantly contributed to his re-election,"
Senator Bamidele continued:
"He made history in Ekiti State as the first governor to be re-elected back-to-back since 1999, a testament to his approach to governance and his ability to unite the state's stakeholders across party lines,"
he said.
Future Development Initiatives
The senator stated that he believes Governor Oyebanji's second term will consolidate ongoing reforms. According to Senator Bamidele, the governor is expected to deepen development initiatives during this period.
"While congratulating him, I believe his second term will consolidate ongoing reforms,"
Senator Bamidele added:
"deepen development initiatives, and further position Ekiti State as a model of good governance and political stability in the country,"
Voter Conduct
The senator commended voters in Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct before, during, and after the electoral process. He also thanked the people of Ekiti State for their active participation.
"I thank the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful conduct,"
Senator Bamidele stated in his remarks regarding the election environment:
"before, during and after the electoral process."