BY LAW IBITOYE
Otunba Emmanuel Ajisafe Fayose popularly called (DOME) has vowed to unseat the governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 gubernatorial election, saying the governor has performed below the pass mark.
The chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) disclosed this at Ansar -u- deen Central Mosque, Odo otu, Ado Ekiti on Friday.
The governorship aspirant who said he was at the mosque in solidarity with the Muslims, presented food stuffs and cash gifts to them. According to Chief Fayose,
“I came to felicitate with my Muslim brothers and sisters during this Ramadan fast and to give them gift.This gift would serve as a relief to many families here today and I promise not to be far away from them, Otunba Fayose stated.
The aspirant who said governance is about prioritizing the basic needs and welfare of the masses, bemoaned Governor Oyebanji for his cosmetics achievements. He said, “I have something better than what you are currently getting, Ekiti residents deserve more than what they are getting. This APC government in Ekiti and Nigeria has not done well, they fail to provide basic needs of the masses; No job opportunities, majority of our youths are riding okada to make ends meet, no social amenities and people are hungry; an hungry man is an angry man
there is no food, to feed once a day is hard, everything is expensive . APC government is not doing well at all, if they can’t govern well, they should handover the government . The masses are suffering, there are no social amenities such as : light, electricity, poor road network, no job, no adequate security.
A responsible government has to put food on the table of the masses and provide them with the basic needs of life. These are what we are coming to give our people, I want Ekiti people to support me
In our time, we will do more than this government, I have many programmes that would better the lives of Ekiti residents. We will create massive employment, Empowerments, We will establish factories, mechanized farming and several life changing programmes. Otunba Fayose boasted.
While calling on Ekiti residents to support his aspiration, Otunba Fayose opined that he understands what Ekiti people are facing, saying they should exercise patience and persevere little, he said” I know what you are going through at this moment, there is hunger in the land, everything is expensive . APC governments are not doing well at all, the masses are suffering, we shall put smiles on your faces and joy in your heart ” Fayose concluded.
The Chief imam who
appreciated the visit and prayed for Otunba Fayose added that Muslims are rightly positioned in Governor Oyebanji’s administration compared to the previous government.