It was recalled that, Engr. Segun Oni is prepare to officially declare his governorship intention on July 17, 2017. Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have told him to shelve the
idea in the interest of the party.
The leaders also enjoined the formers governor of the state and Minister of Solid Mineral, Dr. Kayode Fayemi not to join
governorship race. They admonished the two former governors to emulate the first
civilian governor of the State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo by playing fatherly roles.
This bombshell was released in the presence of the three former governors of the State on Saturday at the premises of General Robert Adebayo in Iyin Ekiti. The three former governors are; Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Engr, Segun Oni and Dr. John Kayode Fayemi.
They are all leaders if APC in Ekiti State.
Blowing the whistle at the very crucial meeting was the veteran politician and pioneer Senatorial Chairman of Ekiti central under the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Chief
Femi Oyebanjo. He urged Oni and Fayemi to emulate Otunba Niyi Adebayo who had chosen to not to re-contest for the governorship again as a worthy leader of the party in the State. The Aro of Idao
popularly known as "The Boy" observed that God had already elevated the trio politically
and as such they should develop the upcoming generation.
Another prominent leader who spoke in a clear terms was Chief Tejioye from Ikun Ekiti in Moba local government. He described the position of the Deputy National Chairman of a ruling party as more honourable prestigious than coming to Ekiti to join the fray of governorship race which he said would heat up the polity.
It will be recalled that Engr Segun Oni first dropped the hint of joining the guber race at a feast organized by the Special Adviser to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu in his Ado country home early this year. Since then
many of his followers have engaged in a battle of wits with the supporters of another contestant over his dual status.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has never, at any time, declared any intention to contest the 2018 Governorship election. He had only maintained that the June 14, 2014 governorship election was an "uncompleted assignment".
However, there have been speculations that the minister is still eyeing the governorship
seat following the subterranean moves by some of his followers in making consultations with the leaders across the state over the possibility of Fayemi's joining the race.
This crucial meeting which was the first o its kind to deliberate on the 2018 governorship election was to be attended by two selected leaders from each of the 16 local government areas of the State but some supporters of governorship aspirants were sighted at the meeting. Some of them are: the Director General of Segun Oni's campaign Dr. Ife Arowosoge and Senator Tony Adeniyi.
The State Chairman of the party, Chief Jide Awe was not left out at this meeting while the Chairman of Afenifere Socio cultural group, Elder Yemi Alade, Efon Alaaye
Community leader, Chief Alake and Ado Ekiti Community leader, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi were also present.
Speaking at the occasion, Otunba Adebayo reiterated that he was neutral and that he had no vested interest in any of the governorship aspirants. He said that there would be a level playing ground for the aspirants. He called on the aspirants to first
of all develop the party on which platform they wished to contest because if there was no party there couldn't be an aspirant.
Many issues affecting the party ranging from national appointments to the running
of the party were discussed and the Minister assured them that members would benefit more dividends of democracy in the coming months.
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