Fayose had
said the PDP’s governorship candidate in Edo, Governor Godwin Obaseki would
lose in the September 19 poll.
Former
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has attacked a chieftain of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George for attacking him over his comment on
the forthcoming Edo election.
Appearing on
Plustv Africa, Fayose was quoted as saying that despite being a member of the
PDP, it would be difficult for him to support Obaseki’s re-election bid.
George had
wondered why a committed member of a political party could make such comment
when he had immensely benefited from same party.
“I am
countering such remarks by telling the people of Edo State that we, members of
the PDP, in the South-West are in support of Obaseki.
“We pray for
him and we will work and support for him to win the election,” George said.
But Fayose
said on his twitter handle that he just read the response of Chief Bode George
to his understanding of what he said concerning the Edo State election.
“Even though
I won’t like to dignify him with a response, it is important that I set the
records straight because it appears that he may have deliberately read
different meanings to what Political gains he wants to make out of it and I
careless.
“My position
is that, for obvious reasons, I am not a fan of both Gov Obaseki and
Oshiomhole. That notwithstanding, I believe that Obaseki will win, but he
should honour his agreement with the PDP by not returning to APC after assuming
office for the second term for flimsy excuses,” he said.
According to
him, ‘It is equally important for Chief Bode George to know that I am not the
mouthpiece of South West PDP. I speak for myself and I take responsibility for
whatever I say.
“Above all,
we still remember his negative statement concerning PDP on Ekiti, Osun and
Rivers States elections. We still have the audio and it is a reference point
that we will never forget. Pa Bode George should take a rest now.”
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