FAYEMI, FAYOSE AND EKITI STATE - A LAND TRULY OF HONOR

 Ekiti like Kano state has never produced a governor who ran two consecutive term. Just like Kwakwanso came back to run a second term after failing to be returned for a consecutive term, Ayo Peter Fayose was also returned the second time but not consecutively in Ekiti State.

However, unlike Kano state where the erstwhile governor, Shekarau was always at logger heads with  Kwakwanso and never congratulated him, Fayemi a PhD holder and a true son of Ekiti and God called up his brother, Peter Fayose to congratulate him and wish him well as he prepares to steer the Ekiti ship once more. To Fayemi, the people of Ekiti were too precious to play politics of sentiments with. This is a high point in Nigerian politics. I have never seen a defeated candidate from the opposing party congratulate the winner in any election in Nigeria since 1999. Almost all election results are challenged in the courts except where the defeated candidate lacks funds.

I am particularly happy because the incoming governor of Ekiti state acknowledge the stance of his predecessor. He promised to visit the governor and together they will work towards the development of Ekiti, their fatherland. By this, the people of Ekiti state would see projects of Fayemi completed by the Fayose government. It is a sign for good things to come in that state. First, post election reactions saw that there was no too much talk about the PDP and the emerging APC, it was all about Ekiti. Secondly, Fayemi having accepted defeat, may not turn around to go to the courts. For this reason, Fayose would have a smooth sail steering the Ekiti ship. Thirdly, the electorates are for once victorious in a Nigerian election; it is therefore a big lesson to other parts of the country. lest i forget, INEC was not criticized so much in this election, which also shows that, the continuous experiment is beginning to earn positive result after all.

I congratulate Fayose, I congratulate Fayemi and above all, I congratulate the people of Ekiti State.