Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has vowed not to work against Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s bid for the chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP).
Fayose, who described the former governor of Ogun State as “one of the best in the party”, said as chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum he would work with the best hands available because the PDP needs someone to reposition it to return to power in 2019.
“You are one of our best in the PDP and having shown desire to lead the party, we would commit it into the hands of God because with him, all things are possible.
“It also involves the decision of all the stakeholders and I want to assure you that I won’t work against you because it will not be in the best interest”, he said adding that his pedigree and political clout were enough credentials for him to be elected.
“You have the energy, strength, agility and experience working for you in this contest”, Fayose said.
Responding, Daniel lauded Fayose for transforming Ekiti State noting that apart from developing the state, the governor has continued to sustain the legacy of Education in Ekiti State evident of which was the great feat recorded in the just concluded WAEC/NECO Examination which was acclaimed all over the country and beyond.
“As one of the most heard voice of opposition in the country, you have always remained bold and courageous and stood your ground in any circumstance” Otunba Daniel then spoke of his rating among other aspirants as the most competent.
“We need a Chairman who will bring back PDP to power and to achieve this is no joke. Removing an incumbent party is not a tea party and so, all hands must be on deck to formulate strategies to win the forthcoming National elections.
“I have been to the Northern, Eastern and Southern parts of the country but deemed it fit to kick start the campaign in the Southwest from Ekiti State first as the homestead of the only sitting PDP governor in the Southwest. It is my belief that elections are won in all departments and so my campaign team is leaving no stone un-turned to make sure that all are involved in the project”, he said.