By Akinwale Kasali
Contrary to speculations in Ekiti State that the outgoing Governor of the State, Kayode Fayemi, has chosen his successor to enable him continue from where he will stop, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has debunked such claims.
Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the Senate stated that Governor Fayemi has not endorsed any aspirant in the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Ekiti 2022 Governorship election, appealing to Ekiti people to ignore such talks.
He made this remarks while addressing APC Local Government Executive, elders and members in Otun-Ekiti, the Headquarters of Moba Local Government Area.
In his words, “if they are deceiving you, don’t deceive yourself . Governor Kayode Fayemi has not endorsed anybody. I have right to drop Governor Fayemi’s name because I have been his friend for 40 years. But I don’t want to tarnish his good name because it will look as if he wants to impose on the people of Ekiti state. I am here to appeal for your votes during the party’s primary in January.” he explained.
Eulogising Governor Fayemi, Senator Bamidele said God has anointed him (Fayemi) to turn around the fortune of Ekiti State for good through developmental programmes and policies.
Bamidele explained that he understands the feelings of the common man on the streets of Ekiti State.
His words: ”I have seen a lot in life , I understand what the common man feels on the streets because I have been in that condition before.
“I have been buying cars for people since 2001, there is no local government in Ekiti state that I have not bought car for anybody, with what I have achieved in lif , God has done well for me the only thing I am pursuing in life is the kingdom of God. Because of my experience in life, I have touched many lives in Ekiti land and I promise to do more when i become the Governor of the State in 2022.”
Bamidele also visited Ilejemeje, Oye and Ikole local governments to solicit support ahead of APC’s primary election for Ekiti 2022.
