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It doesn’t happen quite often. Infact, historians are yet to document it anywhere that this happened in the political landscape of Nigeria – an incumbent Governor defeated in a free and fair election and he concedes defeat soon after the result is announced .   A rarity in Nigeria’s body polity. For this singular action, Governor Kayode Fayemi is hereby inducted into the People’s Hall of Fame. In his concession speech Governor Kayode Fayemi said “ I have just spoken with my brother, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, congratulating him on his victory. In a few hours from now, I would be meeting the Governor-elect to discuss the future of our dear state and how we would work together to institute a smooth transition programme.” This is a remarkable show of sportsmanship, even as a new chapter has been written in the annals of Nigeria’s political spectrum.   This is worthy of emulation by politicians and political parties. They must learn to respect the wishes of the people. A...

I join other well-meaning Nigerians and the good people of Ekiti State, to congratulate the Governor Elect - Mr. Ayodele Peter Fayose on his victory at the Governorship election held yesterday.    Indeed,  Ekiti people have spoken by voting who they prefer to lead the State. I hope that the other aspirants would be good losers by congratulating the Governor-elect and join hands with him to lead Ekiti State.     Kudos to INEC for organizing a free and fair election devoid of all the challenges experienced in previous elections. Surely there is hope in the horizon.    And to Mr. President (PGEJ) who provided; enough security personnel to secure life and property of the people and a level playing field to enable the people decide their own destiny; I say big thumbs up for you.  Indeed Change is happening in Nigeria - One man, One vote.     Once again Congratulations  to Governor- elect Mr. Ayodele Peter Fayose...