Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, yesterday revealed that the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) operates like a cult, insisting that the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi, would not win the forthcoming elections scheduled for June 21.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after picking PDP governorship nomination form in Abuja at the party national secretariat, Fayose said that he does not believe in consensus candidate, but however disclosed that whatever the decision of the party he will not decamp.
“From day one I have been anti-consensus. The party said there would be no consensus and I have always said if you defeat me I will shake your hands. I love primaries,
Through primary there will not be acrimony. The party has reiterated they would conduct a free and fair primary.
“It is too late for me to cross carpet. If I don’t win I will not cross carpet. I am no longer a small boy, a former governor, 54 years, and I want to take the decision in good faith.”
It would be recalled that about 33 persons had indicated interest in the Ekiti governorship race under the party, but so far three have picked forms. They are Fayose, Chief Adedayo Adeyeye, and former Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade.
Fayose explained that South-west is not the home of APC, adding that the internal wrangling in the ruling PDP led to why the opposition won the region.
“The South-west is not the home of APC. Don’t forget that APC operates like a cult. If they bring you they put you in the cooler. I am telling you PDP will win Ekiti state,” he said.
Fayose said the reason Fayemi is having problems as Ekiti state governor, was because the governor was too elitist and has no human relation.
“APC knows that Fayose is their headache. Fayemi’s government is far removed from the people,” he said.
