Boluwatife Fayose, son of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has said his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by his admiration for the current Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and not by any influence from his father.
Boluwatife made the clarification while addressing APC leaders and members in Irepodun/Ifelodun State Constituency II after he was confirmed as the party’s consensus candidate for the Ekiti State House of Assembly seat in Iworoko Ekiti.
He was introduced to party leaders by the APC leadership from Afao Ward, following the party’s decision to zone the assembly ticket for the constituency to the ward.
Speaking at the meeting, Boluwatife thanked party leaders and members for their support, adding that his father—who is not a member of the APC—had extended his greetings to those present. He emphasized that joining the party was a personal choice and not influenced by his father.
“It is because of the good character of Governor Oyebanji, his love for the people, that attracted me to the APC. The most important thing on my mind is the forthcoming governorship election, that is our focus”.
Boluwatife also pledged to work closely with constituents and cooperate with the current lawmaker to ensure electoral success.
“I will make sure everybody is carried along and ensure nobody is left behind. But the most important thing right now is the June 20 governorship election, because without that, every other thing means nothing,” he said.