Nigeria, May 2 -- A private meeting between Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his main opponent in last year's governorship election, Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party, is causing excitement in Ekiti State.

Mr Oni pursued his petition against the victory of Mr Oyebanji in the election to the Supreme Court.

But the apex court upheld the decisions of the tribunal and Court of Appeal in affirming the governor as duly elected.

The meeting between the two men on Tuesday, at Mr Oni's residence in Ifaki-Ekiti, lasted several hours.

Both leaders declined interviews with journalists at the end of the meeting.

It is believed tha Mr Oyebanji visited to extend the hands of fellowship to Mr Oni.

However, the spokespersin for the Segun Oni Camp...