Fayose scolds Buhari, Obasanjo over $16bn power project controversy

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has scolded President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo over their public spat over $16 billion Buhari claimed Obasanjo had allegedly spent on power with nothing to show for it.

Governor Fayose weighed in on the controversy through his twitter handle, on Wednesday, musing that he was enjoying the public display between the two Nigerian leaders.

Fayose, who said he had been vindicated that those who brought President Buhari would regret entrusting him with power, said: “I am enjoying these latest brickbats between President Buhari & Ex-President Obasanjo.

“They should keep exposing themselves for Nigerians to know what they have been hiding.

“Nigerians should remember I warned that those who brought Buhari will regret entrusting him with power.”

In another development Governor Ayodele Fayose has urged the Ekiti Market women not to sell their votes come July 14 governorship election, saying selling their votes is tantamount to selling another four years to slavery.

Fayose spoke while inaugurating the Okesa modern market built by his administration.

The governor said those relying on federal might to win an election in Ekiti state are fooling themselves because the people of Ekiti will resist any form of harassment.

“When I was not in government, beat them hands down talk less of now that we are in charge. They said there is federal might, they are an empty barrel. By your grace, I defeat them outside government.

“My mothers if on the election day you collect money to vote for a particular candidate, you have just sold your future. If you want to talk, you won’t have a voice. Let us be truthful with our permanent voters’ cards.

“Let no one destroy his/her tomorrow because if my mother had sold her future, I won’t be here as your governor. You won’t labour in vain. I want to appreciate you for your support. This is the kind of market we should have all over the state.

“Those that were displayed in the former market will be first considered during allocation. Please support Olusola Eleka for Governor.”