Some community leaders in Ekiti State have said that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, was sent by God, to deliver good governance to the people of the state.
The General Chairman, Landlords Association in Fiwasaye/Abekoko Community, Ado-Ekiti, Afolayan Olalere and the representative of the Chairman, Surulere/Faglo Community, Ado-Ekiti, Kunle Adeleye stated this as guests during the interactive S’etigbo multicast anchored by the Bureau of Community Communications.
The community leaders, who spoke on the impacts of Governor Oyebanji’s administration in their various communities described his administration as people-centered, noting that he is sent by God for the overall well-being of the state.
According to Adeleye, the government of Oyebanji has intervened to the needs of the people of his community through the provision of a transformer, roads construction adding that he is a responsible governor that is committed to the welfare of the people.
He said: “He is really working and it is marvelous in our faces because we can really see his good works. When we prayed that God should remember us through BAO, God used him for us. He gave us transformer, tarred our roads and installed streetlights even among other communities around us too. That is why we support him that the good works should continue.
“After the recent rainstorm ravaged parts of Ado-Ekiti, many residents thought darkness would linger for weeks. But just few days later, power was restored. That wasn’t just electricity returning, it was a signal that responsiveness now lives in government. Governor Oyebanji’s leadership doesn’t make excuses; it makes things happen.
“Governor Oyebanji has far surpassed the pages of his manifesto. Roads have been rehabilitated, and transformers provided, swiftly, smoothly, and without the usual political foot-dragging. This tells you it’s not politics as usual; it’s governance with conscience.
“For years, letters were written and forgotten. But under Governor Oyebanji, a simple letter from the people births action. No connection. No godfather. Just a listening government. That’s what democracy should look like, a government that hears and acts.”
Also, the General Chairman, Landlords Association in Fiwasaye/Abekoko Community, who said the state has witnessed all-round development called on the people of the state to protect the various infrastructures put in place in their various communities.
Olalere said: “Gone are the days when vehicles crawled or diverted from their community roads due to their terrible condition. Today, movement is smooth. That’s what good governance feels like; when people move freely, so does the economy.”
“This administration isn’t cliquish or selective. Everyone counts, every community matters. But while government must lead, communities too must rise, to own, maintain, and protect the infrastructure that serves them.
“Governor Oyebanji’s recent meeting with Ado landlords and agents wasn’t just for optics; it was strategic. It was about managing urban development, housing standards, and grassroots security through dialogue and shared responsibility.
“We are determined to support Governor Oyebanji’s at all times, not just out of loyalty, but because he’s a man of peace who unified every key stakeholders in Ekiti State. Development doesn’t thrive in chaos. Only in unity can we build communities that work for all.”
