Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed gratitude to God for his re-election and the peaceful atmosphere that characterized the June 20 election. He made this statement at an eight-hour special praise session tagged "8 Hour Sacrifice of Praise" in Ado-Ekiti, which was attended by frontline gospel artistes, government officials, and other Ekiti people. The event was organized to usher in his second term administration.
The praise session featured performances by renowned gospel artistes, including Nathaniel Bassey, BJ Sax, Yinka Alaseyori, and the National Praise Team of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Other artistes who performed at the event include Biola Ojuawo, Deborah Ajayi, Bola Discovery Tolu Sax, and the Gratitude Tribe. The event was attended by high-ranking government officials, including the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamide.
Governor Oyebanji stated that his administration's achievements over the last four years were clear evidence of divine grace. He expressed his gratitude to God for his faithfulness to Ekiti State and noted that his re-election was a result of God's intervention. The governor emphasized that he never aspired to be governor but found himself in the position through God's trust.
The governor's decision to organize a praise program to show gratitude to God on behalf of himself and the state was applauded by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamide. Senator Bamide described Governor Oyebanji's leadership acumen and commitment to the people as remarkable and expressed confidence that his administration would record greater achievements in his second term.
Managing Director/CEO of Premium Trust Bank, Dr Emmanuel Emefienim, predicted a more prosperous and glorious future for Ekiti State during Governor Oyebanji's second term in office. He described the praise program as spiritually significant and noted that it represented more than an expression of gratitude but a declaration of faith that would have lasting implications for Ekiti State and generations yet unborn.
Dr Emefienim stated that the eight hours of uninterrupted praise had set the stage for a new chapter in the state's history by securing divine grace ahead of the governor's second term. He expressed his confidence that the next four years would be better than the first four, by the grace of God. The event was seen as a reflection of Governor Oyebanji's heart of gratitude to God.
Governor Oyebanji's re-election and the peaceful atmosphere in Ekiti State have been attributed to God's grace by the governor himself. The event marked the beginning of his second term administration, and he expressed his optimism about the next four years. Key points include:
Key points
- Governor Oyebanji attributes his re-election and peaceful state to God's grace.
- The governor organized an eight-hour praise session to show gratitude to God.
- High-ranking government officials and gospel artistes attended the event.
