Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, said on Monday, declared his intention to lead Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaigns across the 16 local government areas of the state ahead of the upcoming congresses.
Fayose firmly rejected speculations suggesting that he had switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a PDP stakeholders’ meeting in Ado Ekiti held at NTS Events Centre, he reiterated his commitment to the party.
Following the meeting, Fayose proceeded to address party members and supporters in Emure and Ise local government areas.
Amid circulating rumors linking him to the APC, particularly due to his association with a figure from the party, Fayose clarified that he remains loyal to the PDP and has no intentions of joining the APC.
He urged PDP members to refrain from tarnishing his reputation with baseless allegations, emphasizing the need to foster unity within the party rather than engaging in divisive politics.
He said that he deemed it necessary to commend Oyebanji for what the governor has done, saying, “I feel satisfied with the works that Governor Oyebanji has done so far in the state.
“BAO, is a humble governor. Thirteen times, he has visited me in Lagos to greet me. We discussed about the progress and development of the state. I have to respect him. That has nothing to do with politics. He is the only governor that has brought all governors in the state together.
“When it is time for election, we will confront him. I am a landmark governor in Ekiti State. We supported Asiwaju in the last presidential election because he is a Yoruba man, and it’s time for our Presidency,” he said.
Fayose called on PDP members in Ekiti State, to prevent the party from dying by coming together, and ensuring the divisions and factions had no place among them.
He said, “I have come to tell you that the PDP must not die in Ekiti State. The PDP is not in order in Ekiti, let us come together. Let there be no Biodun Olujimi, Ayodele Fayose, Bisi Kolawole or Duro Faseyi factions in PDP, let us work for peace to be able to win election in the state.
“I am beginning campaigns ahead of the congresses in two local government areas. I will go to all local government areas and I will support them with logistics for the election of our party. I am not looking for opposition, If you say Fayose does not matter, wait, during election, you will see,” the former governor said.