Ekiti workers promise strong support for Oyebanji’s re-election
Workers in Ekiti State have pledged to mobilise over 500,000 votes for Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the upcoming governorship election on June 20. The commitment was made during a “thank you walk” to the Governor’s Office, where workers expressed gratitude for the administration’s welfare policies. Kolapo Olatunde, NLC State Chairman, highlighted the governor’s consistent support for workers’ rights and welfare. Oyebanji thanked the workers for their support and reaffirmed his dedication to their well-being.
What we know
- Ekiti State workers assured Governor Biodun Oyebanji of over 500,000 votes in the June 20 governorship election.
- The workers, led by Kolapo Olatunde, cited improved welfare, prompt salary payments, and labour-friendly reforms as reasons for their support.
- A “thank you walk” was organised as part of this year’s May Day celebration, ending at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti.
- Oyebanji expressed appreciation for the workers’ support and credited President Bola Tinubu for enabling states to meet their obligations to workers.
- Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, Head of Service, praised the governor’s leadership and policies that have improved living conditions for workers.
