Fayose’s core loyalists join APC in Ekiti

No fewer than hundred known loyalists of former governor Ayodele Fayose’s and members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun constituency of Ekiti state on Saturday dumped the party for the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The defectors were led by Fayose’s ardent supporter, Chief Michael Bolawole Ojo and other PDP bigwigs in the council.

The defection took place during   a ward meeting held in Igbemo Ekiti on Saturday.

An APC House of Assembly candidate in the constituency, Mr Hakeem Jamiu and other Party stalwarts  in the local constituency while  receiving  the defectors, advised the new members to be committed  to the party’s principles and ethos

Jamiu assured that nobody will discriminate against them and that they should make sacrifices for the party to ensure landslide victory in the forthcoming election.

The former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Research and Documentation, stressed that the party would not treat any defector as new member, saying that their contributions towards the success of the party would prove their worth.

Jamiu said: “I promise to facilitate people oriented projects that   will have direct positive impacts on the socioeconomic life of the people if elected.

“Let me assure you, you are here today as full-fledged members, who can enjoy all privileges”.

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Jamiu described Fayemi as a politician exemplary in thought and uncompromising in action, adding that within 100 days of his stay in office, the people have witnessed new lease of life with his decisive actions aimed at accelerating standard of living of the people.

” I want to assure our farmers that I will facilitate  Long term loans and provide incentives for them to expand production of Igbemo rice and other agricultural produce”

The  Ebira Community in the town had also  vowed to work and ensure the party wins all elections in the 2019 polls so that they can continue witnessing and enjoying dividends of good governance.

Speaking on behalf of the defctors, Bolawole Ojo, who explained that PDP has become a “deserted party with little or no political substance” , said he joined APC because of the laudable success story and progressive policies of the party.

Ojo expressed his readiness to work assiduously for  victory of all the party candidates  in the coming elections, saying all hands must be on deck to ensure victory of the party in the coming polls.

“Only the APC at all levels of governance could actualise our yearnings and demands when it assumes power after this year National and State Assembly elections in the area, that is why we are working round the clock to mobilise and canvass for the party’s candidate.

He noted that  “APC’s Assembly flag bearer in this  constituency for the March election  stimulates their decision to dump  PDP, because  the APC candidate is a grassroots politician with special focus in providing services to humanity.