The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has advised the local government chairmen to eschew financial profligacy and mismanagement that could cause gross abuse of financial autonomy granted the councils in the state.
Oyebanji averred that the cardinal focus of financial freedom, was to ignite execution of landmark and beneficial projects in the third tier, warning that such a dream may be thwarted, if monies accruing to the local governments are being pillaged, or spent on frivolities.
The governor gave the charge in Igogo Ekiti, on Monday, in Ero Local Council Development Area.
Speaking onbehalf of Oyebanji, the Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, appealed to Ekiti citizens to back his second term bid, so that the lofty programmes being initiated by his government can gain momentum across all the towns.
As the scramble for the State’s governorship poll approaches, Oyebanji, appealed to the residents above 18 years to participate in the Continuous Voter Registration declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, to be able to participate in the June 20, 2026 governorship election.
