Ahead of the election in Ekiti State, a governorship aspirant on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, has met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.
Fayose, who visited Atiku in his Abuja residence, over the Ekiti State governorship election slated for next year, described the former vice president as a tested democrat and an embodiment of courage and patriotism.
The governorship aspirant said the Waziri of Adamawa is a charismatic, charitable politician who has invested heavily in the unity and development of the country, especially in the service of democracy and the Nigerian project.
He said Atiku is an ideal leader considering his vast experience, liberal disposition and pedigree. Expressing that ADC have an array of quality aspirants to fix Nigeria.
“You are indeed a democratic icon par excellence with remarkable dexterity and uncommon traits, experience, courage and patriotism who is well prepared and poised to take Nigeria out of the present predicament ’.
“Over the years both in office and outside, Atiku has proven himself as a true democrat who inspires hope to the countrymen and women .”
Fayose who defected from PDP and joined ADC said he had a fruitful discussion with the former vice president regarding the incoming governorship election in Ekiti State. He said he has been an Atiku supporter for more than a decade right from the days of PDP as a ruling party and opposition.
He said there is unity of purpose in the party among the aspirants in the state and promised that whoever emerged would be supported by all.
