The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintain peaceful coexistence with progressive minded Ekiti citizens across the world irrespective of their political affiliation.
The Governor gave this assurance yesterday in Ado Ekiti during a Command performance of “Drums of Peace”, a stage play produced and directed by Prof Rasak Ojo Bakare and performed by the Ekiti State Performing Arts Company.
While addressing the audience at the end of the two – and- a – half hours performance, Oyebanji said Ekiti must remain one indivisible state if it must attain its full potential.
Oyebanji restated his commitment to working with leaders across political divides, attributing the state’s rapid development over the past two years of his government to his inclusive approach to governance, which prioritizes peace, respect and unity with all political stakeholders.
He said his administration remained focused in using the mandates given to him by the electorate to serve the people and respect their wishes, with peace at the forefront of his agenda for the state’s development.
The Governor stressed that peace remains a fundamental prerequisite for growth, Governor Oyebanji called on all Ekiti indigenes to join hands with his administration in promoting peace and harmony for the sustainable development of the state.
According to him, his government has consistently worked towards building a peaceful and friendly environment, where citizens can thrive regardless of their political or social affiliation.
“A leader has two choices, to embrace peace and development or encourage a crisis which will lead to stagnation, destruction and pain. Our story in Ekiti since the creation has been one day, one trouble and when God gave me a unique opportunity to serve in this state for eleven years before I became the Governor and that should count for something. When I found myself on this seat I made up my mind that I’ll seek peace with everybody.
“The reason I’m saying this is to appeal to us to always pursue peace at all times. It is because we have peace in this state that the likes of Aare Afe Babalola, Chief Wole Olanipekun, Senator Femi Ojudu, Femi Falana, Senator Adeyeye, MOB, Mr Dele Alake, and others will on their own call me and look for opportunities that will benefit Ekiti”. Oyebanji added.
In attendance at the stage performance were members of the state executive council, members of the state house of assembly, top civil servants, party members and members of the public.
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