… To meet Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has conceded victory in the state gubernatorial election to his rival, Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party.
In a statewide broadcast on Sunday morning titled: “If this is the will of the People,” Fayemi said if the results reflected the wishes of the people, he will abide by the results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“If indeed this is the will of the Ekiti people, I stand in deference to your will. If the result of the elections is an expression of the voice of our people, we must all heed your voice,” Fayemi said.
The governor who arrived his office around 9:30am looked royal in defeat as he walked briskly into his office.
Fayemi said he has spoken to Fayose and congratulated him on his victory adding, ” In a few hours from now, I would be meeting the Governor-elect to discuss the future of our dear state and how we will work together to institute a smooth transition programme.”
He said his campaign never took the people for granted as his administration has raised the bar of excellence in governance.
“In all, we gave our best, for conscience and for posterity,” he stated.
While admitting that the process leading to the election has not been without challenges, Fayemi said despite diverse political affiliation and “regardless of what way we voted on Saturday, we must remember that we are all sons and daughters of Ekiti.”
The governor noted a new sociology may have evolved in the state, saying how the election has defined the state will be a subject of study for scholars.
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