Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lauded the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, over the conduct of the Wednesday’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship election primary.
Fayose, who also thanked all members and supporters of the PDP in Ekiti State, especially the aspirants for the peaceful manner the primary election was conducted, said “all PDP members, supporters and the entire people of Ekiti who are yearning for good governance are winners.”
Fayose’s anointed candidate and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Bisi Kolawole, won the party ticket for the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State.
In a statement on Thursday, by his Spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said that Governor Makinde had proved to be a man of his words and he deserved to be appreciated.
He said; “By ensuring a level playing ground before and during the primary election, Governor Makinde has further earned my respect.
“With the first huddle scaled, I urge the governor not to relent in supporting us to win Ekiti State for the PDP so that after June 18, his position as the only governor in the Southwest will be further
strengthened because he will no longer be standing alone.”
He also saluted former governor, Engr Segun Oni for his exemplary display of the spirit of sportsmanship.
Speaking further, Fayose said whatever happened before and during the primary should be allowed to slide as no group can win the election alone.
“Going forward, all stakeholders should be rest assured of their rightful place in the new arrangement,” Fayose added.