The government of Ekiti has raised the alarm on an alleged
plot by “some political interests” to defame Kayode Fayemi, governor of the
state.
In a statement, Yinka Oyebode, the governor’s chief press
secretary, alleged that some persons within the All Progressive Congress (APC)
are uncomfortable with Fayemi’s “rising profile” and are looking for ways to
de-market him as the 2023 presidential election draws near.
He added that the plan is to discredit Fayemi and make him
unacceptable to the public.
“The general public is hereby alerted of a fresh plot by some political interests to activate a spate of negative media campaigns against the person of Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF),” Oyebode said.
“The plot, as
uncovered, is to use some faceless political groups and political jobbers from
different parts of the country to defame the Ekiti State Governor.
“Specifically, the plan is to use the faceless groups to
discredit Governor Fayemi and portray him as unacceptable to the generality of
the people across the six geo-political zones of the country. This plot is part
of their game plan for the 2023 presidential contest.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Dr Fayemi has not told anyone
that he is in the race for the Presidency of Nigeria. He has always maintained
that he is on duty in Ekiti and would like to concentrate on that assignment.
What he does afterwards is in the hands of God and he will cross that bridge at
the appropriate time. He restated this position during his most recent
interview with Arise TV on January 1, 2022.
“Some entrenched
interests within the ruling All Progressives Congress, however, seem
uncomfortable with the rising profile of the NGF Chairman and have resorted to
cheap blackmail aimed at de-marketing him.
“We urge members of the public to disregard the potpourri of
lies and cheap blackmail that could be released in the coming days, while the
promoters of this smear campaign are advised to concentrate on marketing their
aspiration to the good people of Nigeria without recourse to defamation or
character assassination of perceived competitors.
“The Nigerian Constitution states clearly the qualifications
for the position of the President of the country. Every qualified adult has the
right to aspire to the number one position. Therefore, we do not believe it is
proper, decent or strategic for any aspirant to think his campaign can only
gather momentum when he destroys the reputation of a fellow citizen who is
perceived as a possible opponent.”
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