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Ekiti Election : Why did Goliath fall ? || By Olamiposi Ishola
NO doubt, the Ekiti governorship election has come and gone!
What remains now for any candidate who is not satisfy with the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi is to challenge the victory at the tribunal.
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Of course, any candidate (s) or political parties have the right to challenge the victory at the court of law, from Tribunal to Appeal and Supreme which is the Apex as far as election is concerned.
The victory of former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi at the poll came to some people as a rude shock, but to watchers of Nigeria’s political scene and political analysts, ‘its a well written script with many active players’.
What did you expect from a sitting Governor, Ayodele Fayose who thinks he has the popularity and political relevance to impose his chosen one, Professor Olusola Eleka on PDP Chieftains without maintaining mutual understanding with them?
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This is the case in many Southwest states or perhaps in some APC controlled states.
Political analysts further ascribed Fayemi’s victory to the failure of the incumbent administration in the state led by Governor Ayodele Fayose to pay workers their salaries and other benefits.
Going by the outcome of the Ekiti governorship election, it was a good fight at least PDP won in 4 local governments while APC clinched 12 local governments with less than 20,000 votes.
Unlike 2014 in Ekiti State where Soldiers were used during elections, instead 30,000 Police officers were deployed to the state to maintain peace and ensure credible poll.
Although, no life was lost, but, money played a pivotal role, it was tagged the dominant and determinant factor in the just concluded Ekiti governorship election.
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For Instance, it was reported that, the state government paid N3,000 to workers’ bank accounts; as what? While the APC, PDP were also alleged of paying N4,000/N5,000 to the electorate.
According to Electoral Act 2010 as amended, ‘vote buying’ is a punishable offence under the law, but politicians capitalized on high level of poverty in the land, thus, the electorates sell their mandates for money.
Inducement in Nigeria elections is not new, because virtually all political parties and politicians find their way (s) of catching the attention of eligible voters through different gimmicks.
Another area political analysts observed in the election is that Ekiti loved to be identified with the ruling party at the federal.
In 2014, when the PDP led federal government by President Goodluck Jonathan was in charge, Dr Fayemi lost the election; despite his unprecedented performance in office but Governor Fayose won in all the 16 local government areas of the state.
Also, Governor Fayose did his best in terms of transforming the state, but irregular payment of salaries and allowances of workers was among the factors necessitated for the loss of the PDP in the state.
To some watchers of Nigeria’s Political Scene, out come of Ekiti governorship election is a boost for APC, most especially is a good omen under the leadership of Comrade Adams Oshiomole.
It is also a good result for President Muhammadu Buhari considering the constructive and destructive criticism of Governor Ayodele Fayose throughout his administration.
Now, September 22nd, 2018, Osun State governorship election is around the corner, will APC capitalized on Ekiti victory and claimed the Victory?
Well, time will tell because election is a game of permutation, calculation and number.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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