LAGOS lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has said that some indigenes of Ekiti State are planning to go on exile as soon as the governor-elect of the state, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, assumes office.
Fayose, who won the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti, will be sworn in on October 16.
Falana, who is an indigene of the state, said, “It is clear that the people have been taken back to the era of state-sponsored terrorism. Already, rival drivers’ unions and urchins are unleashing mayhem on innocent people, including judges and judiciary workers.
“Fayose should be advised not to frustrate his own inauguration. With the ongoing political crisis, some development agencies have decided to pull out of the state.
“I know industrialists who have decided to relocate to neighbouring states. I have some friends who have resolved to go on exile from Ekiti State for the next four years.
“The exodus of business and the elite will have adverse effect on the fragile economy of the state because no investor takes funds to any place where the rule of law is in abeyance.”
Asked if the people of the state had made a mistake in electing Fayose as their governor, Falana said the wishes of the people must be respected.
“The Ekiti people are perfectly entitled to elect whoever they like to govern them. That is what bourgeois democracy is all about. Up till now, the world is still paying for the decision of the American people to elect George Bush Jr. I believe that the wishes of the Ekiti electorate should be respected,” he said.
“However, Fayose owes himself a duty to turn away from violence because no leader can govern in an atmosphere of anarchy and chaos. He has to embrace the rule of law,” Falana added.
Reacting to Falana’s claims, a media aide to the governor-elect, Lere Olayinka, said the Ekiti people had made their choice and that “Falana, as a lawyer, should know that he does not have more stake in Ekiti than the over 200,000 Ekiti people, who expressed their preference for Fayose with their votes on June 21.”
Olayinka said, “Ekiti people have spoken loudly with their votes and if the likes of Falana does not like the decision the people have made, they can relocate to wherever they so desire.
“As for Fayose, he will remain committed to the welfare of the teachers, local government workers, civil servants, health workers, okada riders, artisans, market men and women, students and others who gave him their votes on June 21, not minding the anger of the likes of Falana, who believe that Ekiti people cannot choose their own governor.”http://www.punchng.com/news/ekiti-indigenesll-go-on-exile-for-fayose-falana/

falana av spoke well ekiti will be boil in fayose's govt.he's a thug breeder he should not be sworn in ooooooo.

Johnnyessence:
falana av spoke well ekiti will be boil in fayose's govt.he's a thug breeder he should not be sworn in ooooooo.

Whatever our personal opinions, Fayose must be sworn in as the choice of Ekiti folks. I would suggest that the APC continue to seek clarification as per whether Fayose was disqualified from running as a gubernatorial candidate in the first place. That aside, and assuming it is established Fayose was not legally disqualified from participating in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, Ayo Fayose should have his four years term and Ekiti folks in turn should be led by the person the majority cast their vote for.

Doesn't matter, in as much those left in the state are enjoying themselves. What was dia contribution when they didn't go on exile? Hunger and Lamentation.

I pray the people of Oyo State learn from this retrogression of fortune Ekiti people chose for themselves. Please let us continue in this path of progress in Oyo State. We can't afford to go back to 'Egypt'.

APC can do their worst.

Our man mr ayodele fayose will rule us for 4years, if not 8years gan.

The only way out is to have an APC controlled house of assembly. Whenever he misbehaves, impeach him.

kokoA:
The only way out is to have an APC controlled house of assembly. Whenever he misbehaves, impeach him.

Can APC win a seat for d House of Assembly in Ekiti? D chance of winning is like a sinner hoping to enter d kingdom of God without repentance.

kokoA:
The only way out is to have an APC controlled house of assembly. Whenever he misbehaves, impeach him.

Story for the gods

Gbawe:


Whatever our personal opinions, Fayose must be sworn in as the choice of Ekiti folks. I would suggest that the APC continue to seek clarification as per whether Fayose was disqualified from running as a gubernatorial candidate in the first place. That aside, and assuming it is established Fayose was not legally disqualified from participating in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, Ayo Fayose should have his four years term and Ekiti folks in turn should be led by the person the majority cast their vote for.

Well spoken....we should learn to follow the LAW even when it does not favour us TEMPORARILY because a time will come when we will also need the law's protection.
We have been un-evolved in the JUNGLE for far too long

waterhouse071:
I pray the people of Oyo State learn from this retrogression of fortune Ekiti people chose for themselves. Please let us continue in this path of progress in Oyo State. We can't afford to go back to 'Egypt'.

Bros! Be lik sey na only u dey egypt b4 ooo ... Don't be cajoled by dt english "progress" dt APC goons av been shouting around Ibadan. Development shld nt be concentrated to d capital city alone. Ajimobi is not Fashola and Oyo state is not Lagos . . . In short, Mr. Isiaka shld leave d stage for others #my2cent

Its still Fayose for life , Falana ko faleti ni Fayose ooooooooo yes ooooooooooooo. Haters gonna hate but is Fayosee biko

pls get ur fact well ooooo ajimobi av touch all area of Oyo state even in Oyo town too he tried in ogbomosho,ibarapa,isheyin,saki he's fit for next governorship election next yr Feb.

after huge decamping of PDP to APC in osun last week forget oooooooooo APC is winning d war in sw even d civil servant in Oyo av endorsed ajumose forget ooooo nurtw support him even d stranger in Oyo state support him.

Can you see what the media aide also said? I wish Ekiti people the best.

If some people like....let them go to exile...and even let them have suicide ideations if they so desire.
For those who care....please google "companies or industries in ekiti"....either u see banks,photographers, or surveyors....and law chambers...fayemi came...instead of renovating odua textile...he sold the machines to his cronies and turn the place to lock up shops...ire burnt bricks is yet to employ let alone producing blocks...
So its better they go to exile and leave us in peace..
The truth is oga Falana is far from home and disconnected from reality..

So much for Human Right Activism and Social Crusading.

What we have in Nigeria are Intellectuals with one form of personal, political and regional interest hidden in the cover of secularism and humanity.

I remember how Falana diverted a question thrown at Nuhu Ribadu on how he intends to finance his Presidential ambition having indicted most of his new found companions.

We are learning and are being taught that Politics should be analysed based on prevailing circumstances and permutations as it lacks every element of Mathematical Sciences where we have algorithms, formulae and logic to apply.

hmmm

Ngwakwe:
So much for Human Right Activism and Social Crusading.

What we have in Nigeria are Intellectuals with one form of personal, political and regional interest hidden in the cover of secularism and humanity.

I remember how Falana diverted a question thrown at Nuhu Ribadu on how he intends to finance his Presidential ambition having indicted most of his new found companions.

We are learning and are being taught that Politics should be analysed based on prevailing circumstances and permutations as it lacks every element of Mathematical Sciences where we have algorithms, formulae and logic to apply.

GBAM!!!

Falana has lost it. His press statements and body language recently show partisanship. pheww..

kokoA:
The only way out is to have an APC controlled house of assembly. Whenever he misbehaves, impeach him.

Don't get it twisted. Fayose is a radical politician who knows how to dangle CARROTS(money) to those Legislooters. Nigeria politicians lack ideology and integrity. They can betray you any time you are no longer seen as their allies. Finally,the more you defend a real Nigerian politician the more you get disappointed.(Fkk, Ribadu, Ikimi et al)