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Ekiti polls: As father of all, I’ll provide level-playing ground – Fayemi

Ahead of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi has promised to provide the level-playing ground for all those interested in succeeding him.

Fayemi said as a father of all, he is looking forward to a free, inclusive and fair process.

The governor spoke on Tuesday shortly after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

His words: “On preparation for election in Ekiti State, I didn’t come to discuss that with the President, by the way, but yes, Ekiti is already on the march, the aspirants are already expressing their intentions in both the major and the minor parties.

“I gathered yesterday that 17 aspirants from the leading opposition party, PDP, were here in Abuja meeting with their own party chieftains.

“And I know that the last time I checked, at least five aspirants have obtained the gubernatorial form from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“So the march is on, we’ll see how it all pans out at the various primaries. You know, as an exiting governor, I’m the father of all; I am only basically just watching and ensuring that the party regulations are adhered to in a manner that is inclusive and gives everyone the opportunity and the level-playing field to express their intention.

“So that’s essentially all I’m doing in my own case. But it’s good to look forward to a free, inclusive and fair process that will then culminate in the elections in June 2022,” he added.

Bamidele Joseph

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