Social Democratic Party candidate in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State, Akin Ayegbusi was officially presented with the party's flag to fly the SDP ticket in the next month election.
In a carnival-like ceremony witnessed by top-notchers of SDP across the nation, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital was agog with celebration as traffic was on a lock down for several hours due to influx of SDP members drawn from neighbouring states to grace the historic event. Thousands of SDP members from Osun state who came on the auspices of Senator Iyiola Omisore were among the early arrivals at the capacity venue of the pavilion along old Iyin road.
Professor Tunde Adeniran, former minister and until recently a former PDP chieftain drove in some minutes after 12 noon amidst wide jubilation from enthusiastic crowd.
On the band stand to thrill the audience were ace Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, Gbenga Falope Jnr, and T Gold who added glamour and panache to the high octane event.
The high point of the flag off ceremony was the arrival of SDP national leadership in a convoy of exotic cars to the venue at some minutes to 4pm.
They were led by National Leader, Chief Olu Falae who was represented by the party's Deputy National chairman, Dr Abdul Ahmed. Others are; Alhaji Musa Gaban, National Secretary. Rt. Hon. Emeka Atuma, national Organising Secretary, Prof Jerry Gana, Chairman National Steering committee.
Omisore who recently joined the SDP and Osun State governorship aspirant also stormed the venue in a fleet of branded campaign veichles.
The climax of the historic event was the official presentation of SDP flag to the candidate ably supported by his amiable wife and his Deputy. Princess Yemisi Adetayo.
Ayegbusi who dressed in white flowing gown with SDP branded cap to match, displayed his dancing skills while appreciating the tumultuous crowd that milled around him.
He enjoined the people to come out enmass on July 14 and vote for him to end what he described as "reign of poverty" in Ekiti

Which of the Ekitis? Do you mean the one in Kwara State?
Before you act surprised, google Ekiti Local Government Area in Kwara State That's the only Ekiti that probably stood still for this distinguished gentleman.