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The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Mr. Samuel Abejide has asserted that the quality of governance at the grassroots is directly tied to the competence and professionalism of the local government workforce. He made position known during the opening of a two-day workshop themed “New Trends in Legislative Practices,”held in Ado – Ekiti. Represented by the commissioner for the training and manpower development department, Mr Wole Olujobi emphasized that in today’s governance landscape, legislative officers must move beyond routine practices to adopt innovative, knowledge-driven approaches. “This workshop attaches great importance to capacity-building. The quality…

By Olayinka Ilori A former councillor representing Ekameta Ward in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mr. Ebenezer Ojo-Ogunleye, has applauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for transforming the socio-economic landscape of the area through the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ijero–Epe–Araromi–Iropora road. Speaking with journalists in Ijero-Ekiti, Ojo-Ogunleye described the road project as a major relief to motorists and residents who had suffered for years due to its dilapidated condition. “For years, our people in Epe, Araromi and Iropora endured untold hardship because of this bad road,” he said. “Today, Governor Oyebanji has changed that narrative. The ongoing rehabilitation has eased…

The Chairman, Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has applauded the affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. Mr Abejide who is the Chairman of State Primary Election Committee for the reelection of the Governor said that the motion for Oyebanji’s adoption which was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye was a show of unity among party members. In a statement by the media officer of the commission…

…Says Party’s Affirmation of Governor Oyebanji as Consensus Candidate, Well-Deserved An All Progressives Congress Chieftain from Orin Ekiti in Ido Osi Local Government Area, Dr Ayodeji Ayodele Dada has commended the official affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the party as its consensus candidate for the next year governorship election in the state. Dr Dada explained that the affirmation which was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, with 885 delegates from 177 wards across the 16 local government areas of the state voting in favor of Oyebanji’s candidacy, was as a result of…

…Says Victory, a mandate renewed. The Convener of the Asipa Political Family Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin has applauded the official affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. The affirmation was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, with 885 delegates from 177 wards across the 16 local government areas of the state voting in favor of Oyebanji’s candidacy. Hon. Adarabierin who is the Secretary of State Primary Election Committee for the reelection of the Governor noted that the motion…

The Electoral Chairman for the All Progressives Congress governorship primary Election in Ekiti State, Mr Jarret Tenebe says all is set for the conduct of the election of delegates for the party’s affirmation slated for Monday. Tenebe who addressed stakeholders at the party secretariat in Ado said the intention of the committee was to conduct a seamless election free of rancour. He however noted that four hundred and eighty eight persons are not eligible to participate in the exercise tomorrow as they are not financial members of the party. Tenebe said the persons are spread all over the 16 local…

The founder and leader of the Atayese socio-cultural group, Chief Akin Ojo, has rejoiced with legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, on the celebration of the 2025 Afe Babalola Day an annual event proclaimed by the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, setting aside October 18 each year to honor the elder statesman for his tireless contributions to humanity and national development. In a congratulatory message, Chief Ojo-Atayese highlighted Aare Babalola’s landmark contributions in the fields of law, health, agriculture, and education particularly through the establishment of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), which he described as a beacon of academic excellence and…

The Nigeria Senate has confirmed Prof Joash Amupitan, as the chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The upper legislative chamber confirmed Mr Amupitan, a professor, via a voice vote after about three hours of screening in the Committee of the Whole, during which he was asked questions by the lawmakers After reverting to plenary, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, put the question on the confirmation, and the lawmakers voted in support without any dissenting voice. Details later….

…praises People-Oriented Policies, various achievements. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ido Osi Local government, Dr. Ayodeji Ayodele Dada has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his third anniversary in office, commending his administration’s remarkable achievements and people-oriented policies. The APC stalwart noted that Oyebanji’s leadership has been characterized by significant accomplishments in various sectors, including infrastructure development, agriculture, education, and healthcare. He praised the governor’s commitment to improving the lives of Ekiti State residents, describing his policies as transformative and impactful. “The governor has ensured that every part of Ekiti State is witnessing exponential development. So, for…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Samuel Abejide, has emphasized the critical importance of continuous collaboration among chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions across the federation in strengthening grassroots administration. Speaking during a 3-day summit organized by the association of local government service commission in Nigeria, Mr. Abejide stated, that, the meeting provided an umbrella for exchange of ideas and cascading those insights to all states. He highlighted the value of cross-sector engagement, pointing out that the seminar featured vital lectures on anti-corruption, ICPC practices, and other essential governance topics beyond traditional local government boundaries.…