by Tarila Marclint Ebiede Some pundits and commentators claimed that Fayemi’s principled stance on idealistic democratic politics and his refusal to engage in patronage politics is the reason behind the loss Discussions on the results of the recently concluded gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State dominate both social and traditional media. The focus has been largely on... Read More

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Toks Ero: Is Governor Kayode Fayemi a Nigerian?

by Toks Ero Ever since his congratulatory message, not a few Nigerians have wondered where this Fayemi comes from, because it is very un-Nigerian to accept defeat in public elections. The people of Ekiti State of Nigeria, on Saturday, June 21, 2014 went to the polls to elect a new governor. Months, weeks and days... Read More

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June 24, 2014

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Tola Sarumi: Gov. Fayemi was simply let down by his party

by Tola Sarumi Real change has to be plotted from the community to community, let the local councillor go to his Ward and tell them why he once again deserves their vote, and if he wants to be reelected, he had better hand out rice Predictably, there has already been much hand wringing over the... Read More

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June 24, 2014

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Ayomikun Soyombo: Though Ekiti has spoken, we won’t let Nigeria go (Poetry)

by Ayomikun Soyombo We can’t neglect this land We can’t give in yet Though the imprisoned seeks no liberation We can’t just turn our backs to see her waste For the love of Nigeria 1.For the citizens of this country Who had a selfless leader That laboured for truth That... Read More

June 19, 2014

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Abimbola Adelakun: Ekiti – May the best rice sharer win

by Abimbola Adelakun For the two major contestants, my hope is that the one who, somewhere deep within him, means well for the people of the state – even by the slimmest margin – should “moon-slide” on Saturday. And, any which way things go, the contest should be remembered as the day rice won! On... Read More

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August 9, 2013

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Opinion: Ekiti – A transformation never witnessed

Odunayo Ogunmola In a bid to secure the trust of the people he leads before fully settling down to the serious business of governance, Dr. Fayemi did what many elected officials fear to do by declaring his assets and publishing same on the pages of major newspapers in the country to show that he has... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: Ekiti – May the best rice sharer win

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