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Jonathan has said he will ensure the development of Ekiti State if the
people of the state vote in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
governorship candidate, Mr. Ayo Fayose.
Speaking on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti after Fayose received the official
flag from the national chairman Alhaji Adamu Muazu, President Jonathan
said that when people vote in Fayose and the PDP returns to Ekiti again,
he would join hands with him to develop this state.
According to Jonathan, he hadn’t visited Ekiti State in a long time
because there were no projects to inaugurate. He added that he was
impressed by the mammoth crowd that filled the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in
Ado Ekiti, the venue of the rally.
He said, “We are going to provide adequate security that would
enhance one man, one vote. I am not in Ekiti today to convert you
because by this crowd, you have shown that you are for the PDP.
“You have really shown clearly that you want change in Ekiti. You
have shown that you want leadership that will improve your well-being,
and level of education in Ekiti because education is key in this state.
We will bring back the lost glory in the education sector.”
The Chairman Board of Trustees of PDP, Chief Tony Anenih, who
dismissed the All Progressives Congress as a contender for power, said
the party was no match for the ruling party in Nigeria.
“We are not competing with APC because they have nothing to offer. We
have come to offer you hard work, to offer you freedom, to offer you
commitment and success,” he said.
Vice-President Namadi Sambo who thanked the Ekiti people for trooping
out to receive the President and PDP leaders also commended them for
their support to Fayose.
He said, “I am aware of the problems of teachers, the moment he
(Fayose) enters, the problem of teachers is solved. As you know, in this
state there is problem of transportation, the very day he comes in it
will be solved.”
Fayose, in his turn, stated, “When I come back, I will give you jobs
and do local content. I left N10.4bn, I recapitalised. They have sold
all these properties. They have taken away our wealth all in the name of
being progressives. They are only retrogressing.”
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