Ekiti election: Be law-abiding, we shall overcome – Fayose charges residents
of the state to remain law-abiding despite irregularities that marred
the July 14 governorship election in the state which, according to
him, culminated in the daylight perversion of the will of the people.
The governor stated this while acknowledging cheers from the people in
Ado-Ekiti on Monday during the inspection of the ongoing King's Market
project which is nearing completion.
He pleaded that in the face of intimidation and provocation by the All
Progressives Congress, APC, which 'stole the mandate given to the
Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the poll', the people should
remain calm, be law-abiding, expressing optimism that the truth would
soon come out.
A statement issued by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu
Adelusi, quoted him as saying that the PDP candidate, Prof. Kolapo
Olusola, would eventually have his mandate restored.
Fayose told the traders as he went round the project that he was
pleased with the pace of work on the project as well as the quality of
work done.
He continued, "This is the only legacy project we have not completed
as we have delivered others such as the flyover, the new high court
complex, the new Governor's Office, the dualization of Ado-Ikere Road
among others.
"Though time is no longer on our side, we will surely push this
project and as at now only finishing touches remain to be done. I will
complete it and commission it before I leave. We appreciate the people
for their support and cooperation and we want them not to despair. The
light is coming after darkness and we shall overcome," he said.
On the performance of his administration, Fayose opined that in spite
of the financial challenges and the huge debts inherited, his
administration has done very well.
He said the landscape of the state was dotted with legacy projects
executed by his administration which, according to him, were being
appreciated by the people.
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