Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti State, has given his reasoning for delaying the appointment of politicians to his cabinet, stating that he does not want distractions as he works to assemble a strong team for his administration.
The governor assured party members that they would not be overlooked and acknowledged their reservations regarding his appointments to date.
The governor stressed that his nominations were made solely on the basis of merit when he spoke on Friday during the swearing in of new commissioners and special advisers.
Akintunde Oyebode, commissioner for finance, and Oyebanji Filani, commissioner for health, are the newly appointed individuals and their respective positions.
Niyi Adebayo, Tayo Adeola, Ebenezer Boluwade, Kofoworola Aderiye, Jide Awe, Tope Ogunleye, Seun Fakuade, and Olayinka Oyebode are the Special Advisers in charge of the Bureau of Special Projects, Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, Agriculture and Food Security, Education, Science and Technology, Political and Inter Party Affairs, and Media and Strategy/Chi
I’m not unaware that there have been questions about how these appointments are set up, he said.
I would like to state for the record that I intend to keep my election-year pledge that party leaders will be crucial in selecting candidates for political office at the right moment.
“Let me state that you were deliberately picked to be part of our team on our path to Ekiti Prosperity because of my lasting faith in your skills and competence,” the governor told the appointees.
“Each of you has a demonstrated history of brilliance, business acumen, and personal success.
“The compelling résumé of your superiority in character, career attainment, experience, and ability is the primary factor for your invitation to serve.
“For me, appointment must be based on ability, character, and creativity, and you have performed admirably on these fronts. I am personally impressed by your life accomplishments, but more so by the fact that we both share a passion for and dream of a prosperous state.
“You must rapidly comprehend the burdens and contradictions that come with political leadership in our climate. You should anticipate to face a lot of pressure as top government officials. However, you need to cultivate a good outlook to handle demands with kindness, firmness, generosity, and fear of God.
You are expected to use your wealth of knowledge and your abilities when you take office today to fulfill the expectations of our people.
He also urged APC members in Ekiti to keep promoting Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate in order to prevail in the 2023 election.
He said, “As we begin the electioneering campaign to select the next President for our dear country, I appeal to all political parties to adhere strictly to the campaign rules and regulations by ensuring that campaigns are issue-based and free from hostility and violence.
You are expected to use your wealth of knowledge and your abilities when you take office today to fulfill the expectations of our people.
He also urged APC members in Ekiti to keep promoting Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate in order to prevail in the 2023 election.
He said, “As we begin the electioneering campaign to select the next President for our dear country, I appeal to all political parties to adhere strictly to the campaign rules and regulations by ensuring that campaigns are issue-based and free from hostility and violence.
