Skip to main content

Ekiti, not about Fayemi nor Oni



Let me start this piece by praying for the people who lost  their beloved ones during the 2007 gubernatorial election and the 2009 re-run election  in Ekiti State, may  God continue to console them. Also, those who are still battling with the injuries they sustained during these elections, especially the guy from Ido-Ekiti whose leg was amputated, may God heal their wounds.

The two key players then were Engr. Segun Oni and Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Engr. Oni was the candidate of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) while Dr. Fayemi was the flag bearer of the Action Congress (AC).

Oni was not the original winner of PDP primaries. He came 3rd but because he was destined to be a governor at that time; he was favoured as President Olusegun Obasanjo made him his preferred candidate and imposed him on Ekiti people.

He (Oni) won the general election, but his opponent (Fayemi) didn't concur with the results of the election as he filed case against him at the election Petition Tribunal and when judgement was delivered; the court ordered for a re-run election, because "Red Biro" was used by INEC officials to sign the results. The judgement was tagged "nonsense" by PDP members because the same red biro was used for similar election in Lagos same year and the court affirmed the election. Our opinion was meaningless, the court had her way.

Again, Oni won the re-run election but Fayemi disagreed the same way he did in 2007. He approached the court again until the Court of Appeal in Ilorin headed by Justice Ayo Salami ruled that Oni should vacate the seat for Fayemi on Oct. 15, 2010.

Fayemi was sworn-in as governor and became the 2nd indigenous governor who governed the state for four consecutive years. He didn't face any form of electoral or judicial war which his predecessor faced, but he was defeated in his bid to run for 2nd term by another former governor, Ayodele Fayose who  defeated and succeeded the first Executive Governor of the state, Otunba Niyi Adebayo years ago.

Oni was with PDP until 2014 when he dumped the party to pitch his tent with Fayemi in APC. It is disgusting that same persons who some people lost their lives and properties for are still the same major contenders in APC.

As it is now, either of the two will bear the flag of the party and if the game continue this way in Ekiti, I wonder when it will be the turn of those  defending and promoting them on media to bear the mantle of leadership.

Ekiti State needs a capable hand to govern the state and not necessarily a former governor. And so far the main opposition party in the state is a party that believes in recycling, PDP appears set to present a vibrant, articulate and  professional builder who has the needed experience to take the state to the promise land.

Join us today to  support the most educated aspirant in Ekiti,  Prof. Kolapo Olusola Eleka. He is imbued with fresh ideas. He will do us proud.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

APC Governorship Aspirant, Atinuke Omolayo, Participates in Delegate Congress in Emure

October 25, 2025 A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo (née Okeya), who was duly screened and cleared by the party’s National Screening Committee, has demonstrated uncommon party loyalty by stepping down for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and actively participating in the delegate congress held today in her Eporo Ward, Emure Local Government Area. Mrs. Omolayo, who was warmly received with an Ọ̀wọ̀ song by jubilant party members, expressed appreciation to her ward for the support they gave her when she initially declared her intention to contest for governor. She explained that her decision to step down for Governor Oyebanji was informed by his wide acceptability across the state, sterling performances in office, and commitment to Ekiti’s growth and development, which she described as derivatives of continuity. While addressing the crowd, Mrs. Omolayo urged party members in Eporo Ward...
Post a Comment
Read more

Ignore Rumours: APC Confirms Governor Oyebanji’s Name to Be Submitted to INEC on January 16, 2026

…As APC Spokesperson Reiterates Official Candidate List Ahead of Publication The APC Integrity Caucus has moved to dismiss what it describes as a reckless and senseless rumour being circulated by a few individuals posing as party members. The gossip, they said, claims that the party “does not intend to submit” the name of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Thursday, November 14, 2025, the caucus said such claims are baseless and should be ignored by every well-meaning member of the public. “Since the successful conduct of our governorship primary on October 27 and the ratification by authorised delegates on October 29, some mischief makers have been whispering that the party will not submit Governor Oyebanji’s name to INEC. This is completely false,” the statement read. The caucus emphasized that the APC operates according to a clearly defined timetable, which specifies the dates for submissio...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu’s Son-in-Law, Oyetunji Ojo, Declares President’s Full Support for Oyebanji’s Second Term

…Promises to Lead Campaign Across 16 LGAs of Ekiti State   September 26, 2025  The cordial relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) was brought into focus on Friday when Honourable Oyetunji Ojo, Chairman of the Federal Housing Authority and son-in-law to President Tinubu, visited the Ekiti State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ojo told the State Executive Council that President Tinubu was firmly backing Governor Oyebanji’s re-election, describing the bond between the two leaders as “smooth, cordial and unwavering.” He stressed that the relationship between the Presidency and the Government of Ekiti State would only grow stronger in the years ahead. The FHA Chairman hailed Oyebanji as a “tested, trusted, and people-focused leader” who has delivered on his promises through achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and inclusive governance.  He pledged t...
Post a Comment
Read more