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The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose is to sponsor an Executive bill to the state House of Assembly to allow anybody from 18 years and above to be voted for.

He made the statement during a meeting with some selected members of the People's Democratic Party and aspirants in the forthcoming local government election from Oye Local government Area.

He noted that the matter was constitutional, saying that who can vote at age 18 should also be voted for.

According to him, the era of imposition of candidates was over, adding that popular candidates should emerge naturally.

He sounded a note of warning to all aspirants in the local government elections coming up later in the year against pasting of posters, banners until candidates emerge after the primaries.

Fayose assured that the election would be free and fair devoid of undue influence. He advised party leaders and aspirants to work as a team to avoid unnecessary confusion in the party.

Some of the party stakeholders, including Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr Michael Ayodele, party Woman leader, Mrs Yemisi Afolabi and others described the meeting as a welcome development.

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Quite impressive if true as said

It can only happen in Kenya n not Nigeria

Homeboiy:
It can only happen in Kenya n not Nigeria

He plan to present his suggestion before the Ekiti State House of Assembly for an approval which is certain as most members will not be defiant to his decisions and ideas.

Most 18years old people in a backward state like Ekiti are actually 12years in mind and reasoning and will add nothing reasonable to the growth of the state