Fayose’s ex-aide: Oyebanji doing well in Ekiti, deserves PDP’s support

Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, and a former media aide of the ex-governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose, says the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, needs all the concentration he desired to remain on the path of good governance that he has started.

Olayinka, who was the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 2 in the 2023 general election, said gone were the days of politics of bitterness that held Ekiti State down for a long period, adding: “As for me, Governor Oyebanji is doing well and I won’t be blinded by politics not to acknowledge that.”

Speaking during a meeting with some PDP leaders in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday, he said those who abandoned the party during the 2022 governorship election in the state and this year’s general election cannot be the ones to take the front stage and act as spokespersons of the party.

The former PDP Reps candidate said Governor Oyebanji has brought his personality trait of ‘Omoluabi’ to bear on governance in Ekiti State, adding: “Ekiti has gotten to such a level that after election, whoever is the governor must be supported by all in the interest of the state.

“If you pass through Ita Awure-Aramoko-Igede Road, this time last year and now, you will see the clear difference and this can’t be hidden even if you don’t like the face of the governor. Personally, I remember how many times I had issues with my vehicle’s tyres on that road.

“Also, I saw the governor even visiting those who contested the gubernatorial election with him, including those who even challenged his election up to the Supreme Court.

“He is running government across political party lines and for that, there is peace in the state. That’s what Ekiti needs at this time.”

Olayinka further enjoined the PDP members in Ekiti State to remain steadfast and hopeful of a better tomorrow, saying: “Some of us lost elections that we were poised to win. Some of as members of the party contributed to the loss. But I as a person have moved on and that’s what I expect all of us to do, hoping that PDP will rise again.”

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