CROWD WELCOMES FAYEMI BACK HOME

By Olufemilade Oyinade

By Bisade Ojoye

A postulate says, “a prophet is not without honour except in his home”. This did not hold water in the case of the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode FAYEMI who was warmly received by mammoth crowd of sons and daughters, clergyman, chiefs and traditional ruler of his home town, Isan-Ekiti at a special Reception Ceremony in his honour.

At the special event held at the new palace ground, Isan-Ekiti, chaired by Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu all the speakers spoke so glowingly about him. Leading the retinue was the traditional ruler of Isan-Ekiti and Chairman of Ekiti State Council Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon who said they had gathered to express profound gratitude to the outgoing governor for his developmental efforts in the stated.

Oba Adejuwon said Dr. Fayemi had served the state and the nation meritoriously and that the sons and daughters of Isan-Ekiti both at home and in Diaspora were proud of him. ” We are indeed grateful to him for establishing Ekiti State Polytechnic in Isan, Isan Model School, renovation of our primary schools, establishment of CAC Nursery and Primary Schools, renovation of Health Centre Youths employment etcetera”.

The President of Isan-Ekiti Progressive Union, Chief Joseph Idowu described Dr. Fayemi as a proud son of Isan because according to him, he identified with the people in all their efforts towards its growth. We are indeed proud of him and we value his contributions. we had to shift this year’s Isan day to be able to honour him as he bows out office”.

The National President of Isan Youth Progressive Youth Frontline, Comrade Ogunsan Matthew Adebayo described Fayemi as a dependable leader, mentor, philanthropist and a great Icon of their time; a worrior and dogged fighter, proactive and articulate mentor.

Barrister Dayo Apata said the achievements of Dr. Fayemi were testaments to the struggle for a better Ekiti state, saying he brought into governance character, integrity and responsibility. ” You deployed all your potentials, physical, mental and academic into making Ekiti great. Isan will forever be proud of you.”

Dr. John Kayode Fayemi expressed gratitude to the people for their support to him towards the development of the state and vowed not to take their support and love for granted.