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  • Ekiti: Don’t disappoint the people, IPAC tells Fayemi

    The Inter-Party Advisory Council ( IPAC ) on Monday congratulated Dr Kayode Fayemi on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State .

    The Chairman of IPAC in the state, Mr Ilesanmi Omolayo, congratulated Fayemi while speaking with our reporter on telephone from Ado-Ekiti.

    He said the victory of Fayemi, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over his closest rival,Prof. Olushola Eleka of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), reflected the will of the people.

    Omolayo said that with Fayemi’s election, the people had put their trust in him to better their lots, urging the governor-elect to work to meet their expectations and not disappoint them.

    “We congratulate Dr Fayemi on his election as the new governor of our dear state and wish him all the best.

    “We believe the outcome of the election reflects the will of the people. The people actually spoke.

    “However, we urge Fayemi to see his victory as a call to service to meet the expectations of Ekiti people.

    “We advise him not to betray the trust reposed in him and disappoint them, but to work for the collective interest of everyone in the state”, he said.

    The IPAC chairman also lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he called the credible conduct of the election.

    He said IPAC was pleased with the conduct by INEC and efforts of security agents and other stakeholders to make the election a success.

    Omolayo dismissed complaints in some quarters that the election result was manipulated, describing such as baseless.

    “You see when some people’s expectations in elections are not realised, they tend to say all sorts of things.

    “For the records, the results of the last Saturday election in Ekiti were not manipulated. I can say this, because IPAC monitored the whole process.

    “in fact, I moved from one local government to another on the election day, and I can tell that the whole process was transparent.

    “At the final collation centre, I, as IPAC chairman, was the one that opened all the ballot boxes and everything was sorted out and counted in the presence of everybody.

    “I urge everyone to put politics aside and accept the fact that the election was okay. We should all join hands with the governor-elect to move Ekiti forward,” he said.

  • Buhari congratulates Fayemi

    President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday congratulated Dr. Kayode Fayemi for winning the Ekiti State governorship election.

    A statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted the President as commending the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and all party supporters for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign.

    He urged the governor-elect and APC members to be magnanimous in victory as the incoming administration prepares to unfold a new lease of life for the people of Ekiti State through purposeful and responsible governance.

    He commended the people for their peaceful conduct as they made their choice using the power of the ballot.

    President Buhari also lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for adequate preparations and displaying impartiality throughout the process.

    He applauded the security agencies for creating the right atmosphere for the relatively peaceful conduct of the polls and urged them to sustain the peace.

    The President praised local and international observers and monitors for their vigilance and contributions towards the relatively hitch-free exercise.

    The President urged the losers to be gallant in conceding defeat and use constitutional means to settle whatever grievances they may have rather than resort to self-help.

    President Buhari urged all stakeholders in Ekiti State to work towards a successful transition to a new administration in the higher interest of not only the State but the entire nation and its fledgling democratic experience.

    “In all this, the people of Ekiti State have spoken loud and clear, and democracy has won again,” President Buhari noted.

  • Dare congratulates Fayemi

    A Frontline politician and a leading stakeholder in Oyo State politics, Mr. Sunday Dare, has congratulated the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

    He described Fayemi’s victory as a well-deserved victory.

    In his twitter handle, Dare said: “Well-deserved. APC is stronger together.”

    According to Dare, “the lesson of the Ekiti governorship election is that we are stronger together as a party.

    “In the execution of the Ekiti election, the leading lights of Ekiti rallied and drove a campaign with vigor and conviction. From the leadership provided, from President Muhammadu Buhari to the governors and party leaders, there was a unity of purpose. This provided the energy that galvanised APC members into action. I was there four years ago when the PDP government brutalised and harassed us. I was stopped at the Ondo – Ekiti border along with other APC leaders and at a point, a gun was pointed at my head by one of the soldiers for daring to take pictures. My phone was seized and I was ordered to kneel down in surrender. This victory is a vindication of our faith in Nigeria’s democratic process.

    “I salute Fayemi for his faith in our system and for keeping his eye at the tip of the spear. We are excited and encouraged and APC is stronger together. The race to 2019 is on in earnest and our party is ever-ready to compete.”

     

  • Saraki, Ambode, Sani-Bello, Okorocha, Bello congratulate Ekiti, Fayemi

    SENATE President Bukola Saraki, Governors Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos State), Abubakar Sani-Bello (Niger State) and Oluwarotimi Akeredolu  (Ondo State) yesterday congratulated the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

    Others were Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum Rochas Okorocha and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

     

    Saraki to Fayemi: use your second coming to continue people-centered policies

    Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, stated that the governor-elect should use his second coming to continue the people-centered policies and programmes of his first term.

    He urged him to also work to grow the state’s economy to leave behind a sustainable legacy.

    He said the victory was a sign that the people of Ekiti State still have confidence in the former minister’s ability to provide good governance and render efficient service to the state and its people.

     

    Ambode: victory is sign that APC electoral value has not waned

    Ambode, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, hailed President Muhammadu Buhari, APC leadership, members and its supporters for the hard-fought victory.

    He added that it was a testament to the fact that the electoral value of the party has not waned.

    The governor praised and congratulated the governor-elect for his hard fought victory and wished him well as he prepares to take the mantle of leadership for a second time.

    He also urged Fayemi to use his second coming to build on its previous achievements and forge ahead with the quest to unite the Yoruba nation, especially through regional integration and economic transformation of the Southwest geo-political zone and justify the confidence the Ekiti electorate have reposed on him.

     

    Victory well deserved,

    says Sani-Bello

    Sani-Bello congratulated Fayemi on his victory and described the triumph as well deserved and demonstrated the people’s acceptance and confidence in the APC.

    In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Sani-Bello expressed optimism that Fayemi’s  second coming as the governor would transform Ekiti State and bring it to an enviable level among its peers.

     

    Okorocha congratulates Fayemi, Tinubu, Oshiomhole

    Okorocha described Fayemi’s victory as a “convincing and resounding victory”.

    The governor also hailed the people of Ekiti State “for preferring truth to falsehood” by voting Fayemi in the Saturday’s election.

    Okorocha added that “with the election of the APC candidate, the Southwest has reminded those who might have forgotten that they were progressives to remain.

    He congratulated the APC leaders in the Southwest, including Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former APC interim National Chairman Bisi Akande, Chief Segun Oni and the APC governors in the geo-political zone for closing ranks to ensure victory for APC and Fayemi.

    The Imo State governor lauded APC National Chairman Comrade Adams Oshiomhole for the victory, stating that there was no doubt that “with Oshiomhole, all the lost grounds by APC will be regained”.

     

    It’s a pointer to what 2019 ‘ll bring, says Bello

    Bello said Fayemi’s victory was a victory for democracy and a sign that the people of Ekiti State were ready to join the fold of the progressives.

    The governor noted that under Buhari, elections continue to be free and fair, “a pointer to what 2019 will bring”.

    “In a democracy, the wishes and desires of majority trump over those of the minority  and only a true democrat like President Buhari would respect that time and time again,” he said.

    Congratulating the Ekiti people for making the right choice, he praised them for their peaceful conduct during the elections.

     

    Why APC candidate

    won, by Akeredolu

    Akeredolu, in a statement by  Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation,  Yemi Olowolabi,  attributed Fayemi’s victory to ” sterling record in public service, tenacity of purpose, exemplary values, stupendous goodwill and abiding  grace of God”.

    He welcomed  the governor-elect to a familiar terrain, where he “will quickly consolidate on his legacy of good governance, which hallmarked his first tenure as the Ekiti State Governor “.

    Acknowledging the enormity of the task ahead of the new helmsman, Akeredolu is optimistic that Fayemi’s rich experience,  far-reaching contacts, resourcefulness and robust intellectual capacity  would undoubtedly help his iron cast resolve to restore hope in Ekiti State”.

    Akeredolu also extended courtesies to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, whose party’s candidate,  Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka, was defeated in the Saturday July 14 governorship election.

     

     

     

  • Oyetola congratulates Fayemi, Ekiti people, APC

    A LEADING governorship aspirant on the platform of Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) , Mr.  Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated the people of Ekiti State for the victory of their governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, at the last Saturday governorship election.

    He also congratulated the Ekiti State APC, saying Fayemi’s victory was an affirmation of the competence and popularity of the governor-elect.

    In a statement by Dayo Fasola, the Media Officer of Ileri Oluwa Campaign Organisation, a platform for promoting Oyetola’s political aspirations, the people of Ekiti State were assured of a new lease of life.

    The statement reads: “We join other well-meaning Nigerians and all lovers and promoters of democracy worldwide to congratulate the new governor-elect of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, for a successful, free and fair election that produced you.

    “We believe your exemplary leadership qualities would see Ekiti State to greater heights. We thank the international communities and all the diplomats, who made sure they were fully on ground to monitor the election.

    “We also commend President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring that adequate security measures were put in place to enable a peaceful environment for the election’s conduct. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shown Nigerians that the confidence reposed in them as an unbiased umpire remains unshakable.

    “We also congratulate Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, whose first outing as Chairman of the APC has led the party to victory in Ekiti State. So, we hereby urged the opposition to join hands with the new leadership of government to move the state forward as the APC has made people to understand and benefit from good governance as well as dividends of democracy.

    “It was a case of mistrust and perpetual corrupt activities during the 16 years of PDP. On the contrary, the APC has brought smiles to the face of the people and that is why Nigerians home and abroad are joining hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to move the country forward.

    “We can confirm to you that the good people of Osun State are acting in the same oneness and believe in the sustenance of the great laudable legacy of Ogbeni Aregbesola, who has transformed the state immensely.

    “The trend of Ekiti election has shown that the masses are conscious that their interests are better protected by the APC.”

     

     

     

     

  • You deserve to savour your victory, Obasanjo tells Fayemi

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday congratulated the Ekiti State Governor – elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on his victory at the Saturday Governorship election in the State, saying he “deserved to savour” his victory.
    Obasanjo who said he received the news of Kayode’s victory while in  transit to Beijing, China, added that the outcome of the election “broadly reflects the choice of Ekiti people.”
    The message was contained in congratulatory letter dated July 15, 2019 and  addressed to Fayemi.
    The ex – President stated that Ekiti people have by their conduct, demonstrated that they cherish Fayemi and would do their utmost to make him succeed.
    He urged him to reciprocate the trust of the people.
    “I urge you, therefore, to reciprocate their trust by doing everything you can to strengthen their faith in democracy and in its ability to bring about improved material conditions and better service delivery to them,” Obasanjo stated.
    He also advised Fayemi to be magnanimous in victory and stretch hands of fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bid to the elected office.
    According to him, such gesture would not only be charitable, but also help to “cool passions in the wider interest of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria at large.”

  • Ekiti: Fayemi’s victory, good omen for Yoruba – Ayandele

    A gubernatorial hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Dr. Olusola Ayandele, has disclosed that the weekend victory of Dr. Kayode Fayemi in the Ekiti State governorship election was a good omen for the quick restoration of lost values which made the South Western part of the country the envy of others.

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in the early hours of Sunday, declared Dr. Fayemi the winner of the keenly contested election of July 14, 2019 after the former governor had scored the highest number of lawful votes to defeat his closest rival, Prof. Kolapo Olushola of the PDP and 33 other candidates from various political parties.

    In his congratulatory message contained in a statement issued on Sunday and made available by the Director-General of his campaign organization, Hon. Ademola Ojo, Dr. Ayandele described Fayemi’s second coming as Ekiti State’s helmsman this time as a golden opportunity to facilitate the cause of regional integration of the Yoruba in the south west geo-political zone.

    He said, “The emergence of the immediate former minister of solid minerals is highly desirable at this time when the South West, which the whole world looks up to as the pathfinder, needs to present its first eleven to champion the cause of national rebirth and thus enable the country reclaim its position as the true giant of Africa.

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    “In the global community, it is believed that Nigeria is blessed with enormous human resources and little or no explanation has always been welcome for the nation’s backwardness on account of poor leadership. In view of this, the trend would change for the better if each of the six south west states could throw up their best as governors.

    “Fortunately, the Ekiti success story of last Saturday would begin to propel the Yoruba nation to realize its full potential as we now have a full squad of great minds in all our governors. Meanwhile, we are using this opportunity to call on the electorate in Osun State to toe the line of decency and vote for another capable hand to be nominated by the APC as Gov. Aregbesola’s successor in the coming governorship poll.

    “While we congratulate the good people of Ekiti State for reclaiming their land from charlatans and divisive elements, it is imperative to charge the governor-elect to be magnanimous in victory as he reaches out to all stakeholders in the build-up to the process of restoring lost glory, rediscovering greater value and transforming the Land of Virtue sooner than expected.” Ayandele stated.

  • Ekiti 2018: Gov. Sani-Bello congratulates Fayemi

    Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has congratulated former Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, John Ayodele Fayemi on his victory recorded in the just concluded election in Ekiti State.

    Governor Sani-Bello described the victory as well deserved and demonstrates the people’s acceptance and confidence in the All Progressive Congress (APC).

    In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the Governor Sani-Bello expressed optimism that Fayemi’s second coming as the Governor of Ekiti State would transform the state and bring it to an enviable level among its peers.

    “The victory itself demonstrates how much the people love and trust you. We are sure that you would do all you can to provide your people the best dividends of democracy they have ever had “.

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    He then commended the people of Ekiti State for the confidence reposed in the President Buhari-led government of APC, “I commend President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, my colleagues APC Governors and all stakeholders who worked for this well-deserved victory.”

    Sani-Bello however called on the Ekiti Governor-elect to see his victory as a clarion call to serve urging him to extend a hand of fellowship to his opponents by providing a level-playing ground for all in the overall progress and development of the state.

  • I will restore Ekiti values, says Fayemi

    The governor-elect of  Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has described his victory in Saturday’s governorship election as one “  for reclaiming the land and restoring Ekiti values.”

    Fayemi spoke on Sunday while addressing the newsmen in Isan-Ekiti  shortly after he was declared the winner of the governorship election.

    He said: ” The victory of this election, I believe, is for   reclaiming   the land and restoring the values of our people.

    “Our values in Ekiti are respect for our leaders, commitment to our people, non brigandage, nor  criminality and so on.

    ” This victory is a victory for all, it is not a victory for only Gov.  Kayode  Fayemi, it is a victory for all the Ekiti people.’’

    Fayemi also described his victory as  significant to  the future of democracy in Nigeria.

    “This was just not an Ekiti election, I want people to understand that this election has a lot of significance  to the future of democracy in Nigeria.

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    ” The fact that we have witnessed a free, fair and transparent election process  has huge importance for similar exercises  like Osun State next door to  us and eventually the national elections in February 2019,” he said.

    The  governor-elect  thanked all the APC leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the APC,  Sen. Bola Tinubu, former governor of  Ogun,  Chief Segun Osoba, former interim Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande,  as well as  party leaders in the state.

    He also thanked his family members, especially his wife, Bisi,  for their support  during the election campaign.

  • Ekiti 2018: Jubilation as Fayemi emerges winner

    There was jubilation in Ado Ekiti main road on Sunday after the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi emerged  winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti state.

    Fayemi was declared governor-elect by the Chief Returning Officer, Prof. Idowu Abel Olayinka at 7.59 am on Sunday.
    Olayinka, who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, declared the poll’s outcome after party agents signed the official result sheet.
    Fayemi polled 197, 459 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and incumbent Deputy Governor, Professor Kolapo Olusola who garnered 178, 121 votes.