Residents hold massive rally in support of Governor

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July 9, 2016 1:22 PM

The residents were protesting the blocking of Fayose’s bank account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state

Residents of Ekiti state from all works of life in, trooped out to hold a rally in support of

The residents were protesting the blocking of Fayose’s bank account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Members of the private sector union, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Okada Riders Association of Nigeria, and other groups in the state were represented.

The Daily Sun reports that the Ekiti state RTEAN chairman, Samuel Agbede, said “It is our view that in every election, the choice remains that of the people and Ekiti people made their choice on June 21, 2014, and that choice must be respected. Those who have formed the habit of causing political instability whenever they lose election are hereby warned to desist from collaborating with external forces to cause trouble.

“Freedom of thought and expression is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , and in exercising these rights, Governor Fayose won’t be intimidated by any agency of the Federal Government.”

Speaking to the protesters, Governor Fayose also said “They said I collected N1.3 bil¬lion from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Da¬suki to fund my election. Some even said I collect¬ed it through Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro.”

Few days ago, a group of people held a protest calling for Governor Ayo Fayose's resignation, over his alleged involvement in the N4.7 billion fraud.

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