Kolawole David Akinlayo, the member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives, has expressed strong optimism about the prospects of the ruling party in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. He attributed this confidence to massive voter turnout across his constituency and robust support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election bid.
Massive voter turnout observed
Akinlayo spoke with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Igogo Ward 2, Polling Unit 16 in Ikosun-Ekiti, Moba Local Government Area. He noted that residents had come out in large numbers to vote for the candidate of his party, whom he identified as the incumbent governor seeking a second term in office. The lawmaker described the turnout across the constituency as massive, linking it to sustained grassroots mobilisation and intensive campaigns conducted by party leaders ahead of the election.
Campaign efforts highlighted
According to Akinlayo, the ruling party embarked on rigorous campaigns across the three local government areas under his constituency. These efforts were aimed at sensitising residents on the importance of participating in the electoral process and supporting the governor's re-election. He stated, “The candidate of our party is the governor of the state. The governor is contesting for a second term and people are out to vote for him and return him as governor. We advised them to come out as early as possible to vote for our candidate, which I believe they have done and will continue to do because they believe in us and they will cast their votes for the governor.”
Strong grassroots support
The lawmaker emphasised that the large number of voters at polling units reflects the effectiveness of the party's grassroots engagement. He expressed confidence that the governor's performance in office has earned him the trust of the electorate, leading to widespread support for his re-election bid. The election in Ekiti State is being closely watched as a key indicator of political trends in the region.
