Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State said Tuesday that it is time for the people of Ekiti a State to sheat their words and come together to move The state forward.
Fayose in reaction to Supreme Court’s judgement validating his election that people of Ekiti State have been unequivocal in their electoral mandate for him as the governor of the state, having voted for him overwhelmingly for him last June and reaffirming twice in the course of the general elections in the country.
His message reads, “I want to sincerely appreciate Ekiti people for their resilience and
love for me. I am formally dedicating this victory to God and to them.
“Having voted for me ten months ago, and confirming the victory by the
subsequent elections in the last few weeks, they have shown that they
are unequivocal about their choice and their determination to protect
and defend that mandate.
“I cannot but appreciate the Apex Court for protecting democracy and
also for living to the expectation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,
Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, who had assured that under his
leadership, the judiciary would not subscribe to any plot to change
the outcome of elections through the instrumentality of the Court.
“I think the necessary lessons must have been learnt and it is obvious
that Nigeria is evolving democratically.
“To my opponents, I plead with you to sheath your sword and join me in
the development of Ekiti State. If truly our struggle is about service
to our dear State, it is time to come together and channel all our
resources towards the development of the State.
“I am irrevocably committed to the protection of all, including the
opposition in the State.
“Nobody is infallible, and I am not a perfect being. The only one that
is perfect is God, but He, in His infinite mercies has made me the
Governor of Ekiti State today.
“I have a term and tenure; there will be another opportunity for Ekiti
people to decide who governs them. Rather than trouble the peace of
the State, our friends in the opposition parties should accept the
will of God concerning our dear State and wait till 2018.
“I thank all stakeholders and I am assuring them that I will leave
Ekiti State better than I met it.
“My special appreciation also goes to the security agencies for being
alive to their responsibilities.”
