By Ayodele Abere.
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Ekiti North Senatorial seat at the National Assembly, Cyril Fasuyi has appealed to media professionals in the State to give fair coverage and necessary support to the state governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in his bid to make the state the pride of place.
Fasuyi made the appeal at his residence in Ado Ekiti after playing host to the southwest leaders of the Nigeria Union of Journalists as he explained that media plays a critical role in the success of any government.
He disclosed that Oyebanji means very well for Ekiti and that he has been trying very hard to meet up with the yearnings of the masses amidst paucity of funds, hence he should be encouraged.
According to the National Assembly candidate, “since the Governor assumed office, he has been prudent in the management of the meagre resources of the state and has been thinking outside the box to attract investors and boost the State’s IGR.
“Oyebanji is a blessing to Ekiti, he has not changed, the last time I met him, he is still the humble man that I have known, he has not allowed the aura of power to get on him.
“In Nigeria, the tradition is that , whenever a new governor is sworn in, all furniture and beautification materials are changed but reverse is the case this time as Oyebanji has not replaced anything in his office nor apartment.
“Oyebanji has spent two months in office, yet he has not changed the furniture, curtains and mattresses in his office and government house.
“The current vehicles in the convoy of Oyebanji are already getting old and due for new ones but he has continued to manage them just to save money for developmental projects.
“He is a home grown governor, he understands the dynamics of Ekiti politics and he is concerned about the welfare of his people above all other interests.
“This is why I am appealing to you the media to use your platforms to promote and support this man who has good intention for the state.
Speaking on his ambition, Fasuyi appreciated God for the victory at the primary election having tried for four times without success
He noted that his intention to run was not to amass wealth but to have better opportunity and platform to touch the lives of the vulnerable persons and attract Federal Government presence to Ekiti.
Fasuyi said the National Assembly has been his long time dream and hope to win the general election.
He appealed to people of his district to vote him during the election with a promise to give them robust representation.
The senatorial candidate promised to assist Ekiti NUJ to raise funds for the construction of its press centre after his election next year
Earlier, the Vice President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Zone B, Comrade Ronke Samo described Fasuyi as a grassroots politician who has paid his dues in Ekiti politics.
She prayed God to grant the desires of the senator and urged him not to ignore the union if elected.
Samo noted that the southwest leaders who were in Ekiti for the Zonal Meeting decided to visit him due to his support for the union over the years.
She promised the readiness of the union to partner the present Governor and support him to achieve success.
