Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has cautioned his supporters and political associates towards extreme praise-singing and the usage of grandiose political appellation in addressing him.
He urged them to handle him merely as “Mr Governor,” sustaining that every one praises and accolades belong to God Almighty and that no political chief needs to be accorded attributes reserved for God.
Mr Oyebanji gave the admonition on Friday night on the October version of the month-to-month Evening of Praise and Worship programme held at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti.
He stated the interval of political campaigns and elections had ended, stressing that the state had entered a brand new section targeted on governance, service supply and the fulfilment of guarantees to the folks.
Emphasising the necessity to keep away from elevating political leaders to a standing similar to God, the governor particularly disapproved of appellations reminiscent of “Jinx Breaker”, “Owi Bee, Se Bee”, “History Maker” and “Back to Back”, amongst others.
“I believe we’ve got to place an finish to all these appellations. Election is over, and from at this time, simply handle me as Mr Governor. I don’t wish to hear all these appellations reminiscent of ‘Jinx Breaker’, ‘History Maker’ and all the remainder.
“I permitted them because it was an election season. Election is over now, a new government has been sworn in, and we are in the era of governance. Politics is over. I don’t want anybody to equate me with God or give me an appellation that is an attribute of God.”
Speaking additional, Mr Oyebanji attributed the relative peace, stability and improvement recorded in Ekiti State, notably during the last 4 years, to the grace of God.
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He stated the achievements of his administration and the peaceable ambiance throughout the state have been testimonies to God’s faithfulness and continued intervention in its affairs.
The governor expressed confidence that the identical God who had guided the state to date would proceed to maintain it, urging residents to stay steadfast of their religion and belief in God for larger accomplishments.
“I love the theme of this month’s edition because this is the first evening of Praise and Worship since this new administration was inaugurated, and the theme is apt. We are just here to praise God, and I know that as we praise God on behalf of Ekiti State, He will speak to us and also step into our situation,” he stated.
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