Otunba Emmanuel Ajisafe Fayose, popularly known as DOME, has pledged to unseat Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the 2026 gubernatorial election, asserting that the governor’s performance has been subpar.
Speaking at the Ansar-u-Deen Central Mosque in Odo Otu, Ado Ekiti, on Friday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain reaffirmed his commitment to the race.
During his visit, the governorship aspirant expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and distributed foodstuffs and cash gifts.
“I came to felicitate with my Muslim brothers and sisters during this Ramadan fast and to give them gift. This gift would serve as a relief to many families here today and I promise not to be far away from them,” Fayose stated.
The aspirant, who emphasized that governance should focus on prioritizing the basic needs and welfare of the masses, criticized Oyebanji for what he described as merely superficial achievements.
He said, “I have something better than what you are currently getting, Ekiti residents deserve more than what they are getting. This APC government in Ekiti and Nigeria has not done well, they fail to provide basic needs of the masses; No job opportunities, majority of our youths are riding okada to make ends meet, no social amenities and people are hungry; an hungry man is an angry man, there is no food. To feed once a day is hard, everything is expensive.
“APC government is not doing well at all, if they can’t govern well, they should handover the government.:The masses are suffering, there are no social amenities such as electricity, road network, no job, no adequate security.
“A responsible government has to put food on the table of the masses and provide them with the basic needs of life. These are what we are coming to give our people, I want Ekiti people to support me.
“In our time, we will do more than this government; I have many programmes that would better the lives of Ekiti residents. We will create massive employment and empowerment. We will establish factories, mechanized farming and several life changing programmes.”
While calling on Ekiti residents to support his aspiration, Fayose opined that he understands what Ekiti people are facing, urging them to exercise patience and persevere.
He said, “I know what you are going through at this moment, there is hunger in the land, everything is expensive. APC governments are not doing well at all, the masses are suffering, we shall put smiles on your faces and joy in your heart.”
The Chief imam who appreciated the visit and prayed for Fayose, added that Muslims are rightly positioned in Governor Oyebanji’s administration compared to the previous government.
