Monday 23 June 2014
Ekiti: Jonathan can lose re-election, Saraki says
Former Kwara State governor and chieftain of the All
Progressives Congress, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has asked President
Goodluck Jonathan to live up to expectation of Nigerians
because he could lose re-election next year if he failed to do the
will of the people.
Saraki said the outcome of the just-concluded governorship
election in Ekiti State, in which the candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, trounced the incumbent
governor and the candidate of the APC, Mr. Kayode Fayemi,
was a signal that the President could lose re-election in 2015.
The former governor, who is currently a senator, said in a
statement on Sunday that Fayose’s triumph was a victory for
democracy and for the people of Ekiti State.
He said, “It is important that around the clock, people want to be
engaged. This should also serve as a lesson to Mr. President that
as an incumbent it is very possible to lose in Nigeria if he fails
to do the will of the people.
“I urge the governor-elect to see this victory as an endorsement
of the expectations of Ekiti people for continued dedication to
governance and a means for a focused and purposeful
leadership.”
The former Kwara State governor noted that despite heavy
military presence and alleged external intimidation, the election
recorded a high turnout of over 51 per cent of the electorate
who voted for the candidate of their choice.
He congratulated Fayose for his victory and Fayemi for
conceding defeat and congratulating Fayose.
He said, “With this show of sportsmanship, it is my belief that
other politicians will respect the wishes of the electorate and do
the same in future elections to avoid violence and political
bickering as demonstrated by the peace-loving people of Ekiti.
“I will also like to congratulate the electoral agency, the
Independent National Electoral Commission, as it appears the
body has shown remarkable improvement. This should also
serve as a reminder to every politician in other parts of the
country, especially Kwara State, that this is clear indication that
Nigerians now know how to differentiate grass root politicians
from seasonal politicians.”
Meanwhile, a chieftain of the PDP in Kwara State, Mr. Dele
Belgore (SAN) has urged Fayose to reflect over his massive
support and ensure that the Ekiti people got rewarded for their
loyalty.
Belgore, in a statement by his media aide, Rafiu Ajakaye on
Sunday said Fayose’s triumph was an indication that there was a
limit to propaganda, no matter how well-oiled and smoothly
delivered.
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