Ekiti poll: Fayose shutdown Ekiti for Eleka

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The Ekiti State Governor , Ayodele Fayose , on Thursday shut down Ekiti for the mega rally and official presentation of party ’ s flag to his deputy and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party , Prof . Kolapo Olusola.
Olusola received the party ’ s flag from the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus .
At the event , former Vice- President Abubakar Atiku said the PDP was on a rescue mission in Nigeria .
He said , “ The people of Ekiti , I have known you since 1992 , all the projects completed which took Ekiti to a higher level have been done by the PDP alone . PDP guarantees you good hospital , road , infrastructure, education and many other dividends of democracy .
“ It is time for you to ensure that this administration continues because that is the key to development. What we are doing is a rescue mission; we will bring back peace , security and prosperity of this country. Make sure you vote and stay there till the results are announced . ”
Fayose had declared Thursday as a public holiday for workers in the state .
Addressing the mammoth crowd , Secondus said , “ By the glory of God , Ekiti people are very peaceful and we can see the clear demonstration of love for Fayose and the incoming governor, Olusola. You won’ t vote for herdsmen ’ s attacks and killings .
“ We believe Ekiti state is full of people with the highest level of manpower and professors . Our youths are very strong , innovative and resourceful and not lazy , they are leaders of tomorrow .
“ APC is broken ; I am here with the National Working Committee of the PDP to appreciate you for standing for the PDP . As you can see , Fayose has worked for Ekiti and the evidence is all over in the infrastructure development, education and economic advancement .
“ All PDP states are witnessing great developments , these are not so in the APC. PDP is winning and moving forward to rescue our country from economic , and security collapse and all the inhuman treatments meted out by the APC.
“ You can see killings in all states , Zamfara , Plateau , and other states . APC leaders are not God , we refuse to be intimidated by them. It is their style to put fear in people but we refuse to fear . ”
Fayose said he won ’ t receive President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday because he had not done any project in Ekiti to deserve that .
He also berated the Federal Government for allegedly closing the Akure Airport at a time the PDP leaders were coming into the state for the rally .
“ I want to condemn the Federal Government for the act , it is shameful for whoever has done that . That ’ s not patriotic ; it is shameful .
“ If you vote for the APC , God forbid , you are voting for Boko Haram and herdsmen attacks. Fayemi is our customer, 16 – 0 is loading . ”
Fayose urged the PDP members and supporters to shun violence but to use their votes to defend their rights.
At the event were Governors Nyesom Wike ( Rivers), David Umahi ( Ebonyi) , Emmanuel Udom ( Akwa Ibom ) , Ibrahim Dankwambo ( Gombe ), Ben Ayande ( Cross - River ) , Darius Ishaku ( Taraba ) , Ifeanyi Okowa ( Delta ), Okezie Ikpeazu ( Abia) while Seriake Dickson was represented by his deputy , John Jona.
The list also included former governors : Otunba Gbenga Daniel ( Ogun) , Sule Lamido ( Jigawa ) , Attahiru Bafarawa ( Sokoto ) , Babangida Aliyu ( Niger) , Peter Obi (Anambra ) and Ahmed Makarfi (Kaduna ) as well the Chairman , PDP Board of Trustees , Senator Walin Jibril , and members of the National Working Committee, among others.
Leaders of ethnic groups , student unions in Ekiti , Okada riders , road transport unions and National Union of Local Government Employees also attended the event .
Makarfi , who is the PDP former National Caretaker Committee Chairman , said he was happy seeing “ PDP family giving APC government sleepless nights . ”
Secondus said , “ We are experiencing civil war because of killings . Buhari and APC are behind it. PDP will rescue this nation from them. APC is shattered , ask Fayemi , on which of the APC factions’ platform is he contesting. We have the best candidate for Ekiti . ”
Olusola promised to sustain legacies of Fayose and improve on it.
“ I assure you of adequate security , healthcare , excellent infrastructure, civil service , education enterprises , and exemplary leadership among others.
“ Ours is a divine agenda . It is a divine mission with divine agenda it cannot be conquered by APC . ”

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