Nigeria, June 21 -- The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the people's confidence in his leadership and governance record.

Mr Bamidele, who chaired the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Election Campaign Council in the state, said the renewed mandate would ensure continuity in government policies and accelerate development across Ekiti.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, the senator described the result as "a signpost for a better, brighter and greater Ekiti."

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Mr Oyeba...