National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the present All Progressives
Congress (APC) led federal government has demonstrated to Nigerians that
their votes will never be allowed to count any longer, adding that; “INEC
has become an extension of the APC and Aso Rock Presidential Villa.”
Governor Fayose, who was answering questions on an Orange FM, Akure
programme on Tuesday, lamented that “democracy in Nigeria has suffered a
serious setback”, but added that “If the cabal in the APC led federal
government believed that they have defeated the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) through their manipulation of the electoral process, they should be
reminded that they can never defeat the people.”
He said; “This is not democracy. INEC said they did not recognise the
Ibadan primary election that produced Jimoh Ibrahim, now the same INEC
says he is the candidate. What is it that has changed?
“Isn’t it now safe to say that INEC was actually bribed $1m to allow
Jimoh Ibrahim to play the spoiler role that he is playing?
“Isn’t this development a vindication of my position that other political
parties and stakeholders are now contesting election against INEC?”
The governor however urged the people not to lose hope despite what he
called the hanky panky in the judiciary, saying; “You cannot hide behind a
finger, this is a phase that will pass, 24 hours is a long time in
politics.”
The governor said INEC was now totally under Mrs Amina Zakari, whom he
said now acts as the managing director of what he called APC-INEC
Speaking on the $29.9 billion loan proposed by the federal government,
Governor Fayose said; “That $29.9 billion loan will ruin Nigeria
permanently.”
He said; “This government met $28.4 billion in our Foreign Reserve and has
depleted it to $24 billion.
“The same government that has reduced our foreign reserve to $24 billion
is now going to borrow $29.9 billion when the country is already indebted
to the tune of $11 billion and it is servicing debt with about 30 percent
of its monthly income.
“If with $11 billion debt, 30 percent of the federal government income is
being used to service debt, how much will be used to service debt when
another $29.9 billion debt is added? How can Nigeria survive when more
than 75 percent of its income is being used to service debt?”
While reiterating his support for Mr Eyitayo Jegede as the PDP candidate
in Ondo State, Governor Fayose said; ” I am a member of PDP, Olusola Oke
is a friend and brother and someone I respect, it will amount to
anti-Party for me to come here and campaign for a member of another
party.”
On the federal government’s anti corruption war, Governor Fayose described
the EFCC as an irresponsible organization, saying; “EFCC is not a
responsible organisation, that’s why they try people on the pages of
newspapers.”