Governor Ayo Fayose alleges offer from APC to sell away PDP candidate in Ekiti

Governor Ayo Fayose has alleged pressures from APC leadership to sell away the PDP candidate, Prof Kolapo Olusola APC candidate for Dr. Kayode Fayemi in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State.

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Fayose is yet to mention the names of APC leaders who approached him and put pressures on him.
The governor said he bluntly rejected the request because he could not tarnish his image and compromise his integrity.
Fayose stated this during an interview on state radio and television in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday night.
He said, “They approached me to negotiate with them and trade away the ticket of Olusola to pave the way for the victory of Fayemi. They cited examples of leaders who have done that before and wished I do the same.
“But I bluntly told them that I would never do that. If others are doing it, I am not like them. I have integrity, I am Peter, the rock. I am set for another defeat of Fayemi and the APC. After Ekiti, we shall move to a higher level in Abuja.
“They said I am stubborn, I told them I am stubborn because I am a man with principles. Ekiti people know where I stand. I will not betray Ekiti people who love me and my party.”

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The governor, who said that his party was set for another electoral victory, condemned the arrest and intimidation of teachers and supporters of the PDP.
Specifically, he accused the Department of State Services of doing the bidding of Fayemi by harassing teachers and perceived opponents of the immediate past Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
The governor said the teachers were being harassed because of their resolve to vote Olusola, and wondered if the people Fayemi wanted to govern were the ones being clamped into detention by the DSS.
He urged the teachers, Okada operators, drivers, traders, artisans, youths, pensioners and workers to remain resolute in their determination to vote Olusola.

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He also urged the people to protect their votes by staying after casting their votes to ensure that the votes count in the end.
“Don’t go away after voting; stay back to monitor your votes, be vigilant and prepare for prospective riggers who would come around.”

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