The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to God and the people of the state.
The governor in a statement by his Special Assistant, Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, urged members of the opposition to see the verdict as the will of God rather than trouble the peace of the state.
Fayose said: “Having voted for me ten months ago, and confirming the victory by the subsequent elections in the last few weeks, they have shown that they are unequivocal about their choice and their determination to protect and defend that mandate.
“I cannot but appreciate the Apex Court for protecting democracy and also for living to the expectation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, who had assured that under his leadership, the judiciary would not subscribe to any plot to change the outcome of elections through the instrumentality of the Court.”
Calling on Nigerians to learn from the judgment, Fayose said the landmark judgment was an indication that Nigeria was evolving democratically.
He added: “To my opponents, I plead with you to sheath your sword and join me in the development of Ekiti State. If truly our struggle is about service to our dear State, it is time to come together and channel all our resources towards the development of the State.”
The governor said he was “irrevocably committed” to the protection of all, including the
opposition in the state.
He said: “I have a term and tenure; there will be another opportunity for Ekiti people to decide who governs them. Rather than trouble the peace of the State, our friends in the opposition parties should accept the will of God concerning our dear State and wait till 2018.”
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