Ekiti State Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence that he will secure over 500,000 votes in Saturday’s election in the state.
According to a publication by Punch, Oyebanji spoke after casting his vote at Ward 06, Unit 03, Okelele, Ikogosi Ekiti, at about 11:38 am, alongside his wife, Olayemi.
The governor, who also commended the turnout of voters, said the large participation reflected citizens’ awareness of the link between governance and the future of the state.
While responding to questions on whether the APC could still secure the targeted 500,000 votes, Oyebanji said, “We should, if the processes work well, and everybody votes, we should cross that line. That’s what I’m saying here today. I have no idea about that.”
Recall that the party had, during the campaign, said it was looking to win the election, but working on securing a minimum of 500,000 votes for the governor.
On the conduct of the election, the governor said, “Everything’s going on well. Definitely, I am satisfied. But I need to also appeal to our people to be patient with INEC.
“With all processes, there will be glitches. INEC has assured me, and I believe them, that all those glitches will be attended to. So I appeal to our people to exercise patience.
“They (INEC) have told me that nobody will be disenfranchised, that everybody who has come out will vote. But our people also need to cooperate with INEC and encourage them and be patient.”