[b]Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has said he is not afraid of going to jail to defend his conviction and ensure that the nation does not slide into a one-party dictatorship.

He said he was not afraid of President Muhammadu Buhari and would continue to criticise him for clamping down on former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors.

The governor spoke yesterday after the House of Assembly declared him “Nigeria’s opposition leader” for consistently speaking against perceived persecution by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government.

The House, led by Speaker Kola Oluwawole, passed the resolution at a special sitting.

Lawmakers, who spoke at the sitting included Oluwawole; his deputy, Segun Adewumi; House Leader Tunji Akinyele; Samuel Omotoso and Mrs. Titi Owolabi-Akerele.

Fayose said: “Why should I be afraid of jail? Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nelson Mandela were jailed. Chief MKO Abiola was clamped into detention.

“So, why should I be afraid of President Buhari? He is just going to be President for a period of time. Virtually, all former PDP governors are being tried for corruption.

“But my speaking about what the APC government is doing does not mean I am eyeing a bigger position. I am not ready to go to the Senate. Great leaders don’t think about political placement, but think about how to strive to make their country better.

“All of us cannot run away from harassment. I am an opposition figure and I want to help the ruling party through criticisms, so that it won’t sleep.

“I don’t have any apology. This is the only time I can help Nigeria by helping check oppression and dictatorship.

“But a fact remains that whether the house calls me opposition leader or not, I will remain myself.”

On why they ‘honored Fayose with the title, Oluwawole said: “Since Fayose assumed office, if you see and hear his contributions to national issues, he has been honest, frank, courageous and this shows that he is an epitome of leadership. He has also been prudent in the management of our resources.”

The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe and the Chairman, State Traditional Council, Oba Samuel Oyebade, urged the Assembly and other Ekiti citizens to continue to support the governor.[/b]

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One would have naturally questioned the sanity of the lawmakers in this instance but then in a system where the opposition parties have gone into self induced hibernation till next election people like Fayose will be thrown up as a stop gap. He is fearless no doubt, but that is due to his motor park mentality. Isolate him and he will melt like butter.
I doubt if he will be an asset to PDP in the long run because he is too crude; a complete street guy. Such character is what the party should tame or avoid if it really wants to re-brand.

If only I could read and write

Officially confirmed as the chief rogue that he is.

Fayose .Singing*Baba m'ogba.ti won ba tan e,ki o ma tan ra e*If somebody is deceiving U,dnt deceive yourself. Ýes! Fayose isn't afraid of jail but he ran away in 2006.I pity him

This is the beauty of Democracy. People like Fayose are needed to checkmate the excesses of the government and always put them on their toes. But the Daura born dullard and their zombie supporters will never appreciate this.

Hehe.

Fayose's cup go fill soon.

Soon bro, very soon.

When PDP as a party has gone into hibernation, where is Orubebe, Tony Anenih, Ahmadu Ali and co?

powerfulsettingz:
If only I could read and write

g4everybody:
This is the beauty of Democracy. People like Fayose are needed to checkmate the excesses of the government and always put them on their toes. But the Daura born dullard and their zombie supporters will never appreciate this.

Well, well. Life is filled with varieties.
Sometimes, I try to picture Fayose on a podium delivering a guest lecture at Chatam House to an audience including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, the Queen, Ban kin Moon, PMB and likes. It will be epic. Has he ever accompanied any president on a foreign trip?

It is no doubt that APC led Federal Government is trying everything within their power to make Nigeria a one party state, which is not good for democracy. we need a viable opposition to keep the ruling party on its toe.

Let them play the opposition and see how it hurts.

Fayose is only publicly displaying his foolery. He is an executive governor of a state who is only popular for going round the street buying pepper , ewedu and roasted meats. I don't know where in a sane society such a figure would be more popular in news for street scavenging than projects commissioning. I am yet to read a news about Fayose commissioning a people oriented project and the guy has spent over a year in government.

some people will nt agree that pdp is a better ruling party while apc is a better opposition party

Those guys in the house of assembly are either not serious or they are daft! How can they name fayose the opposition leader? Is it for Ekiti alone where he's currently the governor or of the entire country where Ekiti makes up less than 5% of the population or voting strength?
Please guys, stop embarrassing my dear state as this doesn't portray us as the fountain of knowledge we claim to be

Fayose always telling them the gospel truth.......


Even kids know u wela.....
Man of dignity

Ride on....

RealAdewole:
some people will nt agree that pdp is a better ruling party...

Hmmmmmm.
You are standing logic on its head. The only good thing about PDP 16years rule is the self implosion they are presently going through.

RealAdewole:
some people will nt agree that pdp is a better ruling party while apc is a better opposition party

PDP had 16 years to prove to Nigerians that they are the best option but where did we up at?

Which house self,ekiti state? He is still a lo lo lo lo,local rapper.

Fayose busy criticising Buhari while leaving many things undone in his state! Some people know when to criticize & when not to criticize but Fayose know nadah.

Pavore9:


PDP had 16 years to prove to Nigerians that they are the best option but where did we up at?

let wait and see nigeria politicians are chameleon they change their colour in agreement with the environment. is ameachi nt part of pdp 16years rule or is obasanjo nt a pdp member for the last 16years? apc are just too good in using media a visit to osun will convince u

docadams:



Hmmmmmm.
You are standing logic on its head. The only good thing about PDP 16years rule is the self implosion they are presently going through.

. because everybody hates jonathan

RealAdewole:
let wait and see nigeria politicians are chameleon they change their colour in agreement with the environment. is ameachi nt part of pdp 16years rule or is obasanjo nt a pdp member for the last 16years? apc are just too good in using media a visit to osun will convince u

I do not invest faith in politicians neither can l go along with the impression that PDP are better being the ruling party. They have given Nigerians their best for 16yrs, it is not criminal for us to want to see what APC has to offer.

Pavore9:


I do not invest faith in politicians neither can l go along with the impression that PDP are better being the ruling party. They have given Nigerians their best for 16yrs, it is not criminal for us to want to see what APC has to offer.

that's why I said let wait and see. meanwhile in osun, osun is synonymous with animal farm apc are making us believe they are way far too better than pdp and you know what between jan 2014-oct 2015(that's like 22mnth) we strike for 11month+

This man has forgotten that Obasanjo is still alive. Obasanjo can turn the whole of that House against him and get him impeached.
When the heat comes on him, he will sing a new song.

RealAdewole:
that's why I said let wait and see. meanwhile in osun, osun is synonymous with animal farm apc are making us believe they are way far too better than pdp and you know what between jan 2014-oct 2015(that's like 22mnth) we strike for 11month+

Aregbesola mismanaged Osun State and that as true as day and night!

RealAdewole:
that's why I said let wait and see. meanwhile in osun, osun is synonymous with animal farm apc are making us believe they are way far too better than pdp and you know what between jan 2014-oct 2015(that's like 22mnth) we strike for 11month+

He hehehehehe. A bitter truth

eyesofgod:


Well, well. Life is filled with varieties.
Sometimes, I try to picture Fayose on a podium delivering a guest lecture at Chatam House to an audience including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, the Queen, Ban kin Moon, PMB and likes. It will be epic. Has he ever accompanied any president on a foreign trip?

U dont need to accompany any president on foreign trip b4 u can deliver a lecture. When the time comes, he wil even do more than that.

The can't do him (fayose) nada!

mumu governor seeking for attention when no one is after him. wait for your immunity to expire. your time will come

RealAdewole:
. because everybody hates jonathan

Everybody does not hat Jonathan. He made himself a laughing stock.

eyesofgod:


Well, well. Life is filled with varieties.
Sometimes, I try to picture Fayose on a podium delivering a guest lecture at Chatam House to an audience including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, the Queen, Ban kin Moon, PMB and likes. It will be epic. Has he ever accompanied any president on a foreign trip?

Yeah I would really like to see him deliver a greet speech to world leaders.
I do like Fayose, I just wish he can groom himself more.

The PDP should hold on tightly to Fayose, he will go places