“This is the day the Lord has made and we are glad in it.”
This is the statement by the All Progressives Congress’ candidate in the Ekiti governorship election, Kayode Fayemi.
Fayemi made the remark shortly after he voted at his Unit 009, Ogilolo Ward 11, Isan-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area.
The governorship candidate expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election in some areas.
He however said reports from some areas had shown that there were some hiccups.
He said it would be too early to give a final verdict on the situation.
His words: “I have just voted in my Unit. The voting process is relatively smooth; my card was recognized. I was accredited and I went to cast my ballot.
“You can see the turn out in my community, it is huge. This is not a big community, but almost everyone is out to cast his vote.
“They ensure that they conduct themselves in a proper manner and not being disenfranchised.”
“I have had reports across the state from my agents, from our leaders; we have skirmishes, Card Reader issues, but also there has been relative calm in most places.
“It is too early to judge now; it is too early to give a final and full verdict.
“I will plead with you, the media, to allow me some time to get more reports from the field before I give you a definitive statement about the process.”
