The lawmaker representing Ikole Constituency 1 at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Babafemi Fatunla has inaugurated a group of people saddled with the responsibility of moving from house to house to work voters for Governor Oyebanji ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
The canvassers numbering over hundred are expected to educate people about the various policies and programmes of Governor Oyebanji and his achievements in order to convince them to vote for him during the election.
The event which took place at the Ikole Town Hall was attended by APC bigwigs including the commissioner for Finance Akin Oyebode who commended the lawmaker for the initiative.
Addressing the gathering, the convener of the programme, Babafemi Fatunla said the decision to set up the group was not just to ensure Oyebanji’s victory but to ensure a wide margin that would silence naysayers.
He explained that over the years, there has been voter apathy to election in Ekiti State but said this year’s election would be a different one.
He urged the canvassers to work hard and operate in line with the ambit of the law adding that all of them are entitled to stipend to cover their logistics.
In their separate remarks, stakeholders at the event confirmed that the development was thoughtful.
They explained that Governor Oyebanji has done very well hence he deserved a second term so as to enable him to consolidate on the gains of his government.
Some of the canvassers who spoke promised to carry out the assignment conscientiously.
