* They are jokers, says Gov’s aide
The Executive Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ekiti State chapter, has queried Senator Babajide Ojudu; Senator Dayo Adeyeye, and six others over the alleged suspension of Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, from the party.
According to a statement by a faction of the party, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the provisions of Article 21 (A) (ii) of the APC Constitution.”
The statement was signed by Senator Tony Adeniyi and Senator Babafemi Ojudu among other APC leaders in the State.
But reacting to the statement by Adeniyi’s faction, the Exco demanded the confirmation or denial of the said publication by the purported signatories.
On behalf of the State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Omotoso Paul wrote:
“The attention of the Ekiti State All Progressives Congress State Executive Committee has been drawn to the publication which is in circulation in the social media titled, “Re: Dr. Kayode Fayemi Anti-Party Activities” purportedly signed by the following people:
1. Senator Tony Adeniyi
2. Senator Babafemi Ojudu
3. Senator Dayo Adeyeye
4. Congressman Bimbo Daramola
5. Hon. Robinson Ajiboye
6. Hon. Oye Ojo
7. Hon. Dr. Adewale Ominrin
8. Hon. Femi Adeleye
“We hereby call for the confirmation or denial of the said publication by the purported signatories between now and the close of work today, September 25, 2020.”
Meanwhile, Fayemi, through his Chief Press Secretary Yinka Oyebode described the suspension as a joke taken too far.
Oyebode said the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party is governed by laws, adding that members of the group cannot hide under their recent suspension to announce a dubious suspension, (which) they lack the locus to handle.
“While one would have dismissed their claims as another failed attempt to polarise the party in the state, it is also important to put it on record that the action of the group smacks of criminal impersonation as none of those who signed the purported suspension letter are executive members of the party at ward, Local government or state level,” he said in a statement on Friday.
Oyebode continued: “The action is but a joke taken too far as they never had such power they want to arrogate to themselves while they were members of the party, much less now that they have been suspended.
“Governor Fayemi, however, remains unperturbed by this antics of suspended members.
“Well-meaning members of the public as well as members of APC are urged to disregard the news of the purported suspension as it only exists in the imagination of members of the group.
“Dr Kayode Fayemi remains the indisputable leader of the APC in Ekiti State,” the CPS said.