Former Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has begged all aggrieved members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to sheathe their swords and work for the general good of the party.
Fayose spoke on Tuesday at his country home in Afao-Ekiti while addressing party members across the 16 local government areas and the 177 wards in the state, saying he apologized to all aggrieved members who he might have wronged while in power.
The immediate past governor said, “We are on a mission to reposition the party because truly we need a new attitude as members of this party. We must tell ourselves the truth that there is nothing to share in failure and we must join hands to achieve something tangible.
“I know some persons are aggrieved and I know we are humans. I apologize to all those that I have offended, let us come together in unity for this our party not to die in this state. That is my priority as the leader.
“I am doing this after one year I left office just to allow the present All Progressives Congress to display what they have for the people and you can all see for yourselves. I am not here for my selfish interest but just to ensure this party does not fail.”
Fayose therefore officially congratulated Senator Biodun Olujimi on her recent victory as the lawmaker representing Ekiti South senatorial district, noting that she remains a leader of the party in the state.
“Everybody should come back to the party. I am open to reconciliation. If Senator Biodun Olujimi calls you for meeting tomorrow, go there and listen to her. All of us are leaders, don’t let us factionalize this party. I am congratulating her(Senator Olujimi) and I don’t have any issue with her and I am sorry for what happened in the past,” he added.
He said the creation of different groups within the party would not be the best option, while assuring members of total resolution of all issues would be resolved so the party could reclaim the state from the APC in future elections.
He regretted the violence and alleged electoral malpractices that marred the last saturday’s local government election, saying he warned the leadership of PDP in the state not to participate in the poll for obvious reasons.