Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has begged the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to forgive his past mistakes and embrace his government to foster peace and radical development of the State.
Fayose, who tendered apology for whatever offences he must have committed against anyone in the course of his political career, said that he has no grudge against anyone for challenging his victory in the June 21 governorship election.
The Governor who moved round the town to address the people, asked Ekiti people to beg the opposition for the state to have peace, saying: “I am sorry for whatever mistakes I must have made. I am a human being and I cannot be perfect. All I want is for all of us to ensure that there is no tension in the State.”
Earlier, Fayose in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, said he would continue to live harmoniously with other political parties for development of the State.
”I want to sincerely appreciate Ekiti people for their resilience and love for me. I am formally dedicating this victory to God and to them.
“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.
“I think the necessary lessons must have been learnt and it is obvious that Nigeria is evolving democratically.”
Fayose urged his opponents to sheathe their swords and cooperate with his government to bring Ekiti out of the woods, saying that nothing would profit anybody if the State is set on fire. [myad]
