Kayode Fayemi Sets Up Re-Election Committee

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has said he will contest the governorship election on June 21.

He has named key officials to champion his re-election campaign.

In a statement yesterday, Fayemi said: “Following the support by leaders and members of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), as well as Ekiti people and in the Diaspora, I accept the calls to seek re-election for a second term in office.

“You have made the calls and, today, I have acted in deference to your calls by throwing my hat into the ring.”

Fayemi explained his reason for seeking re-election: “Our people can testify that the Collective Rescue Mission we promised at the outset of our first term in office has crystalised. Indeed, they can testify to how we rescued Ekiti from the years of the locusts and returned our state to the path of respectability, stability and development.

“Our people can affirm that we have kept faith with the Roadmap to Ekiti Recovery – our eight-point agenda. Every stratum of Ekiti State can see our footprints on those key sectors we promised to touch. My readiness to heed your calls today is a demonstration of our commitment to continue the good work we have begun.”

At the third anniversary of the Fayemi administration, women, youths, artisans as well as APC leaders and members from the 16 local government areas urged the governor to seek re-election.

The governor said: “My decision to heed the calls, following endorsements I have received from leaders and members of our party, does not translate into the closure of the political space for contest. I look forward to a fair competition with my co-aspirants within and outside our party. I look forward to robust debates and issue-based campaigns.”

He named the member representing Ekiti North in the House of Representatives, Mr. Bimbo Daramola, as the director-general of his campaign team.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Strategy Mr. Biodun Omoleye is the deputy-director general. Mr. Sanmi Omiata is the communications director and Mrs. Bunmi Adelugba is the director of Finance and Administration. Mr. Dimeji Daniels is the team’s spokesman.

Fayemi said: “My reason for the appointment of these illustrious indigenes of Ekiti State, who are professionals with impeccable credentials, to steer the process of our campaign is to enable me keep my eyes on the business of governance while we run a truly professional and edifying campaign.”