2023 Election: Just Like Tambuwal, Another Wike Ally Moves to Atiku’s Camp
- Ex-governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has vowed never to join the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart stated that he will be pitching his tent with Atiku Abubakar despite their differences
- He, however, stated that his support for Atiku does not diminish his relationship with Governor Nyesom Wike
Ekiti, Ado - One of the strong agitators for a southern candidate for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ex-governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has made a U-turn to support the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar who is from the northern region of Nigeria.
According to Premium Times, the PDP stalwart says he will not be defecting from the party despite the current ordeals rocking the party at present.
Source: UGC
The former Ekiti state governor who is known to be a strong ally of Governor Nyesom Wike says his relationship with the radical politician still remains strong despite his decision to support Atiku.
Fayose made this known on Monday, September 19 while addressing stakeholders of the party in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital.
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Prior to the recent development, Fayose on several occasions vehemently declared that he will not be supporting a northern candidate for the presidential candidacy.
He was one of those who rooted for the candidacy of Governor Wike, a southerner who emerged runner-up just a little bit behind Atiku in the keenly contested primary election in Abuja.
PDP crisis: Fayose appeals to Ekiti stakeholders to support Atiku
In his conversation with stakeholders in Ekiti, Fayose said:
“A lot has been said, but like I have said many times, let me state it here expressly again that I will never join APC for whatever reason,” he said.
“In all the issues we are having as a party, no one has said that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is not our presidential candidate. No one has said too that Dr Ifeanyi Okowa is not our party’s vice presidential candidate.
“Therefore, I am appealing to those who are angry to stop being angry. Those who are fighting should stop fighting. Let us face the 2023 elections together and win first. After that, we can resume the fight.”
Fayose clears air on supporting Tinubu
Meanwhile, Fayose has cleared the air over rumours that he is secretly pitching his tent with APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
The former governor of Ekiti state was alleged to have pitched his tent with Tinubu against his party's candidate, Atiku.
However, Fayose's media aide, Lere Olayinka, said the report claiming his principal has decided to support Tinubu is false.
What Obi must do to defeat Tinubu - Fayose
In another development, Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, said Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, needs N50bn to win in 2023.
Fayose in a social media video said though Obi is the most popular among the presidential candidates, he currently does not have the structure to win, beyond social media.
The younger Fayose said Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling APC, has both the money and structure to become the next president of Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
