14/05/2018
Olabode Samuel
Ado-Ekiti

Mr. Tosin Ajibare, the Independent Democrats (ID) candidate for the Ekiti July 14 governorship election, has picked Alhaji Sikiru Olowoyo as his running mate.

Olowoyo, a 35-year old Agric Economist and Farm Manager hails from Ado-Ekiti, Ado LG in Ekiti central senatorial district.

Ajibare said at a news conference in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday that his choice of deputy was informed by the need to give competent professionals a voice in the governance of the state, Olowoyo having been in the state civil service prior to him being called to serve.

He described Olowoyo as an accomplished professional who has proven himself beyond doubt, adding that he has what it takes to make informed decisions that would positively impact on the growth and development of Ekiti State.

In his speech, Olowoyo said that it was an honour for him to be a running mate to Mr. Tosin Ajibare who is the face of Ekiti Youths Sociopolitical Revolution.

He said that he became a member of ID because its philosophy was in consonance with his, which accommodates the interest of the masses.

“I see this choice as an opportunity to serve the people and I am poised to make sure all the civil servants and faithful Muslims in Ekiti state rally round ID because they are my people.

“ID has the best hands that will move the state to greater height,” he said.

In his remark, Mr. Olanrewaju Ojuoluwa, Publicity Secretary of Tosin Emmanuel Ajibare Movement, said the party was gunning for the Ekiti governorship because of leadership vacuum in the state.

Ojuoluwa urged the Ekiti people to support the party because Ajibare would ensure the wellbeing of everyone in the state.