PDP In A State Of Comatose In Ekiti As Fayose’s loyalists meet, declare support for Oyebanji

The loyalists of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose in Irepodun /Ifelodun Local Government have held a meeting ahead of the forthcoming Congress of the People’s Democratic Party.

The meeting was held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

Speaking on the essence of the meeting, the Chairman of Osoko Political Assembly, Dr. Austin Ibikunle, said the essence of the meeting was to re-pledge their loyalty to the former governor.

He said the collaboration of Fayose with the present administration in Ekiti is yielding positive results in the area of development of the state.

He described Governor ‘Biodun Oyebanji as a man who has displayed a high capacity in human management to ensure dividends of democracy get to the doorstep of every citizen of the state.

He noted that the duty of the opposition party is not to wage war against the ruling party but to come up with constructive criticism, adding that the present administration is doing well and deserves no criticism from the opposition party.

Dr. Ibikunle advised those criticizing Gov. Oyebanji for having a mutual and cordial relationship with Fayose and other relevant stakeholders in Ekiti to read more and learn how to play the roles of opposition.

He said Oyebanji is the first governor in Ekiti to associate with all former governors of the state, saying this quality stands him out.

Also speaking, the Special Assistant to Governor Oyebanji on Intra-Party, Otunba Omolade Bolarinwa noted that all supporters of Fayose are supporters of Governor Oyebanji.

Bolarinwa, who was the former Vice Chairman of Ado-Ekiti Local Government, described Fayose as a leader who cares for his followers.

Pledging his loyalty, Mr. Festus Akinyede said he is on the side of Fayose because of his ability to grow his followers, saying the former governor has been his leader for a very long time.

He commended him for using his clout and connection to get appointments for his followers from Oyebanji’s administration.

Akinyede also commended Gov. Oyebanji for recognizing Fayose as one of his leaders and giving appointments to his loyalists, adding that the governor would reap bountifully from the seeds of love and unity he is sowing in the state.

The loyalists who are members of the People’s Democratic Party promised to always follow Fayose’s instructions in all elections.