Governor
Ayo Fayose has challenged President Buhari to show the objectivity of
his anti-corruption campaign by extending his probes to past
administrations.
In a statement issued by Idowu Adelusi, the chief press secretary
to Governor of Ekiti State, Governor Ayodele Fayose, has challenged
President Mohammadu Buhari to show the objectivity of his
anti-corruption campaign by extending his probes to past
administrations.
He said the current leadership in the country should display
courage to probe past administrations, adding that he is not impressed
that 55 years after independence, Nigeria is not witnessing
corresponding growth in values.
"There should be no sacred cow if truly they have anything to
offer. Those who are supposed to help propel those core values are
muzzling the opposition and the imaginary enemies.
"The mismanagement of yesteryears, especially since we started
the Fourth Republic, should be probed. It will not augur well for our
nation if we are selective in the dispensation of justice."
According to him, the way Buhari handles the November 21 and
December 5 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States would
determine he is interested in growing democracy in the country.
"Leaders must be equitable and fair to all. Everybody must be
diligent in playing our parts. The current civilian dispensation in the
country must be supported and allowed to thrive", he said.
Fayose also commended former President, Goodluck Jonathan for his significant role in the last general elections."Former
President, Goodluck Jonathan played his role and posterity will have a
good place for him in history. He anchored free, credible and fair polls
that heralded the current leadership in the country. President Jonathan
should be declared the hero of our democracy and a man of honour," he said.