Fayemi warns supporters not to attack opponents
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has appealed to supporters
not to partake in conducts that will endanger the lives and properties of
members of the opposition in the state.
He gave this warning on Wednesday at the take-off of his party
(ACN)’s official membership registration exercise, which held at the party’s
headquarters in Ado Ekiti.
Speaking to the crowd that trooped to the venue of the party
registration exercise, during which the party’s leadership registered him and
his wife and the state’s deputy governor, Mr. Fayemi said he has received
several security reports that certain individuals have been attacking
opposition politicians in Ijesha Isu, Emure, and some other areas in the state.
“These untoward attitude negates the principles of the party
which put premium on justice and peace,” he said, adding that the ACN is about
democracy, and not violence and brigandage.
Father of all
He said his supporters should realise he was no more the
governorship candidate, but now the bona fide governor of the state, a position
which he said makes him the father of all in the state.
“While recognising the excitement of our people over our court
victory, we still need to let people know that we do not believe that our party
members should be involved in any untoward attitude that will bring discomfort
to opposition politicians.
“I have received security reports which claimed that opposition
politicians are being attacked and victimized by certain individuals, and I
have instructed these reports to be investigated. I know there were bottled-up
emotions everywhere, but all these should be put in check. Anybody with
grievances should channel these to the party leaders, who will in turn address
them,” he said.
He advised party members not to focus solely on the jobs that
the government will provide, but rather focus on acts that will move the people
of the state out of the pangs of poverty.
Mr. Fayemi also approved some appointments. An announcement by
the head of service of the state, Olufemi Adewumi, stated that Ganiyu Owolabi
has been appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG); Yemi Adaramodu, a
former campaign aide, is appointed Chief of Staff; while Mojeed Jamiu, a
journalist with Leadership, has become the media spokesperson.
Mr. Fayemi asked the people not to allow aspirants to purchase
registration forms for them, so as not to influence their choices in future
elections.
“People should pay the nominal fees of 50 naira, and not allow aspirants to
buy cards for them and later control their choices. We are a party of law and
order and we cannot be seen to be subverting the process,” he said.
