Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, said
God was kind to Ekiti State to have made Biodun Oyebanji the governor, describing
him as a listening and pragmatic leader, who is well prepared to offer diligent
and excellent service.
Fayose made this known in a courtesy visit to Oyebabji in
his office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital.
Fayose said he was in the office on a congratulatory visit
to Governor Oyebanji who was inaugurated on October 16 and to also express his
condolences on the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly,
Funminiyi Afuye.
In a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to
the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, and made available to The PUNCH, it partly
read, “Fayose who was received by Governor Oyebanji at the front of the
Governor’s Office urged Ekiti people to support the new administration so that
he can improve the economic situation of the state and deliver on his promises
to move the state forward.
“He said Governor Oyebanji had started very well judging by
some of the steps he had taken so far, adding that the support of the people is
what is needed so he can do more.
“The former Governor who said he was ready to offer his
support and counsel at all times, maintained that the Governor needed good
advice from well-meaning leaders and citizens of the state on the best way to
move the state forward, in the face of a global economic crisis.
“You are now the face of Ekiti, you need everybody to gather
advice, you need good counselling, especially in a state where some people are
looking for manners from above. I will continue to offer my advice, and when we
have observations we call you to tell you.
“Support this Governor, he’s not the Governor of APC, he’s
not the Governor of PDP, though he contested under his party but he’s now the
governor of Ekiti State. So, he needs all the support to succeed, and I know he
shall succeed because he has started very well.
“I am not here to
play politics, I am a PDP man when it is time for an election. I will fight you
but right now you are the face of our state. You are the governor of our State.
What I have seen of you is that you are a listening governor, you are well prepared
to serve,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Governor Oyebanji who had earlier received the
Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, in his office,
appreciated ex-Governor Fayose for the visit, describing it as historic.
He said the visit was a demonstration of the fact that the
interest of Ekiti State is paramount regardless of political affiliation. “That
is what my elder brother, former Governor Ayodele Fayose has demonstrated
today. And we thank him for this.
“I will surely need his wise counsel. One good thing about
Ex-Governor Fayose is that he is very frank and you will always know where he
stands on any matter.
In his own remark, Prince Adegoroye said he was in the
Governor’s Office to felicitate with Governor Oyebanji on his inauguration as
the Governor and identify with the government and people of Ekiti State in moving the state forward.
The Minister described Governor Oyebanji as a friend and
brother, adding that he had been adequately prepared for the number job, having
served the state in many capacities since 1999.
Also, the Governor presided over the inaugural meeting of
the state executive council with a charge to members to place the interest of
the state above personal and other interests.
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