As the race for the June 20, 2026 governorship poll gathers traction, the Ekiti state deputy governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has warned political appointees against disloyalty and treacherous acts that could undermine reputations.
Mrs Afuye said it would be disservice for those holding political positions to be playing spoilers’ roles, saying there were gains in being steadfastly loyal to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who offered them platforms to render services to the state.
The deputy governor gave the warning in Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, during the thanksgiving in honour of her late mother, Olori Esther Iyalaje Adegboye, held at the Government House Chapel, Ado Ekiti.
Olori Adegboye, who died on February 18, 2025 at the age of 97, was laid to rest on June 27, 2025, with a glamorous funeral at her Ikere Ekiti country home.
At the spiritual event, attended by the state’s First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, top government functionaries and high profile politicians, prayers were offered for the success of Governor Oyebanji’s administration, for sustainable peace of n Ekiti state and the nation in general.
Addressing the congregation, Mrs Afuye, appreciated Governor Oyebanji, the First Lady, political class, traditional rulers and all Ekiti indigenes, for their solid backings that made the funeral successful and grandiose.
Tactically speaking about the 2026 governorship poll and the need for invincible cohesiveness in government, the deputy governor, appealed to those holding political positions to be wary of their actions.
“Let us be committed to the government in whatever position we are given. You might be holding a small position, be contented with it and be loyal to that cause.
‘We thank God that Ekiti is peaceful under Governor Oyebanji and moving forward in all aspects. This has been recognised near and far, not only in southwest alone, but across Nigeria, that our governor is performing and delivering”.