Fayemi floors PDP governorship candidate at tribunal

 The Ekiti state governorship petition tribunal sitting in Abuja has declared Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti as winner of the last governorship election in the state.

Fayemi victory’s was challenged by Kolapo Olusola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Olusola had filed a petition, alleging that the election was fraught with irregularities and that Fayemi who ran on  the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) could not be declared winner.

On Monday, the tribunal unanimously struck out Olusola’s case and ruled that Fayemi is the duly elected governor of the state.

Suleiman Belgore, chairman of the three man committee delivered the judgment.

Fayemi, who described the judgement as another proof that the wishes of the people will always prevail, said he is forever grateful to Ekiti people for electing him as governor for a second term and by standing by his government.

In a statement by Yinka Oyebode, his chief press secretary,  Fayemi said: “It is a victory for all Ekiti people. This is democracy at work. This is a reflection of the wishes of our people and I dedicate the victory to our people”.

The governor also urged Olusola to join hands with him and the rest of  the people in redeeming the hope of the people and taking the state to the next level of development and prosperity.

“It is a great day for democracy. And the judiciary has proven again that it is the last hope of the common man,” he said.

“We shall now continue with the task of rebuilding our state and restoring the core values of our people without any iota of distraction.”

Fayemi also urged his supporters to be magnanimous in victory and celebrate in moderation, saying that he remains the governor of all, regardless of party affiliation.

“It is a victory for all of us and together we shall restore the state’s lost glory,” he said.

“Our desire is to bring back peace, progress and prosperity to Ekiti State. The journey has just begun.

“I call on the PDP candidate, Prof Olusola Kolapo, who is an illustrious son of the state, to join us in the efforts to take the State to the next level of development and prosperity.”