Obasanjo, Saraki, Uduaghan Congratulate Fayemi Over Victory In Ekiti Polls

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated Dr Kayode Fayemi over his victory in the Ekiti state governorship election.

Obasanjo who said he received news of Mr. Fayemi’s election while on transit to Beijing, China, described the politician’s victory as a huge feat.

A statement he personally signed read; “You will agree with me, no doubt, that the outcome of the election broadly reflects the choice of your people, who have, by their conduct, visibly demonstrated that they cherish you and will do their utmost to make you succeed.

“I urge you, therefore, to reciprocate their trust by doing everything you can to strengthen their faith in democracy and in its ability to bring about improved material conditions and better service delivery to them.

“You have fought and won the election and deserve to savour the victory. As you rejoice, however, I would urge that you should be magnanimous in victory and stretch a hand of fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bid for elected office.

“Such a gesture is not only charitable but should also help at this time to cool passions in the wider interest of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria at large.

“I felicitate with you, once again, on your renewed mandate and, as you prepare for another four years at the helm of affairs of Ekiti State, I extend best wishes for your good health and the continued progress of Ekiti State under your able leadership.”

Also, Senate President Bukola Saraki in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, urged Fayemi to use his second-coming to continue the people-centred policies and programmes of his first term.

He urged Fayemi to grow the State’s economy in order to leave behind a sustainable legacy.

The Senate President said the victory was a sign that the people of Ekiti State still have confidence in the former minister’s ability to provide good governance and render efficient service to the state and its people.

In same vein, former Delta state governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has congratulated Fayemi, whom he described as his friend and former colleague.

Uduaghan is a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Delta state while Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti state was a one time PDP governor during Uduaghan’s tenure before decamping to APC.

The former Delta state governor took to his Twitter handle @eeuofficial to hail Fayemi on his victory.

“Congrats to my friend, former colleague and co-director at the NIPP, Gov Kayode Fayemi” the tweet read.

This development must surely set tongues wagging amidst widespread rumours that Uduaghan is nursing defection from PDP to APC in the state.