Dr Kayode Fayemi The governor-elect of Ekiti, said his victory in Saturday’s governorship election is very significant for the future of democracy in Nigeria.
“This was just not an Ekiti election, I want people to understand that this election has a lot of significance to the future of democracy in Nigeria.
” The fact that we have witnessed a free, fair and transparent election process has huge importance for similar exercises like Osun State next door to us and eventually the national elections in February 2019,
He said: ” The victory of this election, I believe, is for reclaiming the land and restoring the values of our people.
The governor-elect thanked all the APC leaders, including President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the APC, Sen. Bola Tinubu, former governor of Ogun, Chief Segun Osoba, former interim Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, as well as party leaders in the state. He also thanked his family members, especially his wife, Bisi, for their support during the election campaign.
