By Akinwale Kasali
Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, is set to throw in the hat to contest for the Governorship of Ekiti State come 2022. He says he will succeed incumbent Governor, Kayode Fayemi.
Oni, dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under which he had earlier been Governor.
He stressed that no government is undefeatable in the state, emphasising that all Political Parties have equal chances, as no one is superior than the other.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the APC in the South-west revealed his political ambition in Ado Ekiti, the State Capital,while opening his campaign office christened: `PDP Family Edifice’, in preparation for the forthcoming poll in the state.
He said the PDP would work with the masses, and promised to work with former Governor Ayodele Fayose, Senator Biodun Olujimi and others, to reposition the party and make it formidable ahead of the poll to achieve the task of winning the election then.
“I have been in politics for long and I understand the importance of unity. Let all leaders play their roles. Politics is a team game. As for me, I am not going to engage in names calling,” Oni said.
The former governor said that he decided to name his campaign office `PDP Family Edifice’ to convey the sign that politics should not bring about acrimony, or enmity or character assassination.
“We want to tell Nigerians that there is a new formula in town, which is the formula of friendship, unity and oneness. I don’t believe in character assassination and exclusion; it is good for all of us to be together.
“Except the parameters change, I am interested in the governorship. Though, only God knows tomorrow; but, as of now, yes, I am contesting and we are projecting that God will sanction it.”
He said that Ekiti PDP was not afraid of the power of incumbency.
“At a time in history, Nigeria was being controlled by the PDP. But, Nigerians changed their minds and voted for APC in 2015.
“If you look at the mood in town now, the people have changed their minds going by what they are saying in town.
“People are not inclined to have APC after the next expiry date in 2022 in Ekiti, that is, after Governor Fayemi.
“No government is undefeatable. President Donald Trump wanted to conquer America. He introduced Mafian styles, thinking that he could not be defeated. Where is he today? He is in Florida in retirement. That is the power of the people.
“Politicians should be able to subject themselves to the will of the people, so that we won’t destroy the system.’’
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