Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that presidential aspirants in the south western region of the country are not fighting one other, but are after the development of the region.
The presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, made this confession while speaking to Osun State delegates at Government House, in Osogbo, the state capital.
He reminded the delegates that presidential aspirants from the region, including the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have the right to contest for the country’s highest office.
“Some people think there is a big battle going on within our fold, but it is not true. I told Tinubu that I am coming here today. So, people must not inherit an enemy that does not exist. What is important is the progress of our people; what is important is that the South-West must succeed. I want to assure you that there will be a collective result to the success of the region.
“This aspiration is a family business in the southwest. No quarrel in the family, no matter what happens as long as southwest wins, we are all victorious.
“We are sons and daughters of Oodua, and our values remain constant. We are leaders in the progressive movement, no one is not eminently qualified right from our leader, Bola Tinubu, the VP, Professor Yemi Osinbajo or Senator Ibikunle Amosun even Reverend Tunde Bakare…we are driven by the same beliefs, passion and commitment to improving the condition of our people, that is what is driving us.”
“I have not come with any sense of entitlement. My friend, Governor Oyetola will not be happy if I did not come to Osun. I am unapologetically committed to the success of Oyetola.
“For me, coming here today, the party in Osun must be informed about my aspiration, for me to seek your solidarity and support, it does not matter, if you don’t make me number one, make me number two. Politics cannot separate us. It is just the interest of our people that matters.
“Osun is home for me, I have not come here to campaign, I have come to beg you that you should not forget your brother.”
The Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola while making contributions said Fayemi is a brother who stood by him at the most critical time.
He however prayed that God grant the governor’s aspirations.