₦airaland Forum

In a heartwarming moment that has sparked reactions across social media, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State was recently spotted engaging in a casual game of draught (also known as checkers) with residents in Odo Ado.

The surprise appearance, which took place in the bustling neighborhood of Ado-Ekiti, drew a small crowd as the governor sat comfortably with locals, exchanging banter and moves on the board. Dressed simply and without heavy security presence, Oyebanji appeared relaxed and fully immersed in the game.

Many residents praised the governor’s down-to-earth nature and willingness to connect with the grassroots. One onlooker said, “It’s not every day you see a sitting governor mingling freely with the people like this. It shows he really values the community.”

Photos and videos of the moment have since gone viral, with several social media users applauding the governor’s humility and accessibility.

Whether it was a political gesture or a genuine love for the classic Nigerian board game, one thing is clear — Governor Oyebanji just scored major points with the people of Odo Ado.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsEEYgROHc

The surprise appearance, which took place in the bustling neighborhood of Ado-Ekiti, drew a small crowd as the governor sat comfortably with locals, exchanging banter and moves on the board. Dressed simply and without heavy security presence, Oyebanji appeared relaxed and fully immersed in the game.

My Governor refining the Fayose street antics.....he is good guy and will surely win a second term

Ehen?
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Na Ps 5 him for play with them

election thing's

2027 campaign don start

All my life I have always called this game "draft"

I dare Tinubu to try this.

He may have even been counting down t o leave asap.

blacksam01:
A my life I have always called this game "draft"

Not only you.

Oyebamiji will win his reelection in a big way.

Lol

Many residents praised the governor’s down-to-earth nature and willingness to connect with the grassroots. One onlooker said, “It’s not every day you see a sitting governor mingling freely with the people like this. It shows he really values the community.”

This part touched me, it's obvious those people you fight and kill ourselves for do not even mingle with you and when they do, it looks like a big deal. Yet helinues and mrvitalis deh fight for Nairaland everyday over Tinubu and Obi

blacksam01:
All my life I have always called this game "draft"

I think the pronunciation is correct; the spelling makes the difference.

blacksam01:
All my life I have always called this game "draft"

The name is Checkers

In the game of chess, you focus on the destination, he is strategising on next election

Oyebanji has been among and well incorporated within the people long before his emergence as the governor. He is a very local man. Unlike all his predicessors, the man have been operating just within Ekiti for decades, that I know, starting from his lecturing days in Unad (now eksu). Any attributes contrary to what is here would have been awkward.

Fapemz:


My Governor refining the Fayose street antics.....he is good guy and will surely win a second term

I think Fayose was far more melodramatic. This one dey learn work.

The elections are drawing near... So don't be surprise

Make we fry cow horn na.

Ok, seen.

One onlooker said, “It’s not every day you see a sitting governor mingling freely with the people like this. It shows he really values the community.”

Because he play board game with locals means he values the community?

I no jhus understand... If any common man says this, e show say e brain dey pain am...

WTH!!!

Whenever you see this type of news,just know that election is around the corner.

Election is coming they have started doing subtle campaign

His security details will be sweating,I mean they will be 1000% alert,especially in that confined space.
Assuming someone there get harmful thought against the governor...,God forbid.

Great achievement for him there

The type of things we celebrate in this country.
Ok. God bless him for playing draughts.
Next.

Haba reason am now, a whole POTFRON… ko possible ogbeni abi ogbeja

Treasure17:
I dare Tinubu to try this.

Election is near again. Our politicians don't cease to amuse us.