The Ekiti State
governorship election is around the corner and all eyes from far and wide are
on the state because of its cruciality to determining the level of the people’s
preparedness for the 2019 general elections. Its importance to the permutations
of the ruling parties at the federal and state levels respectively cannot be
overemphasized. Presently, Ekiti is the only state in the South West that is
not under the control of the (APC) and it is the only state that the main
opposition party is holding on to and hoping to build on in its quest to have a
major breakthrough into the region.
Consequently, you will
agree with me that it is going to be an interesting contest in all
ramifications. The situation is further embroidered with curious expectations
as a result of the caliber and personalities of the candidates that are been
thrown into the contest. The popularity, political acumen and the wherewithal
at the disposal of these candidates and their party platforms have made it look
very unpredictable.
*Fmr Gov Fayemi and Gov Fayose of Ekiti State |