A former council boss in Ekiti State, Mr. Tope Longe has expressed confidence in the ability of the Governor elect, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to perform.
He also stated that BAO’s emergence in last Saturday’s governoship election in the state is a testament of the people’s desire and would further unite the party.
Longe who served as Chairman of Oye Local Government is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Oye Constituency 1 in next year’s general elections.
He acknowledged the various roles played by individuals and various groups in ensuring victory for the party.
Longe, while speaking with our correspondent in his Oye Ekiti country home expressed optimism that the emergence of Mr Oyebanji will further strengthen the party while more political leaders from other parties will join the APC.
Longe stated that the present rate of development will equally be sustained and even improved upon considering the experience the Governor-elect has garnered with his involvement at various stages in governance.
In his words, “with the various roles the Governor-elect, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has played in government, we are confident he would hit the ground running immediately he is Inaugurated”.
“Having served as Commissioner at various intervals, Chief of Staff to Governor and Secretary to the State Government, I can assure you that he feels the pulse of the people and will deliver on purpose, Longe added.