Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has acknowledged that Monday’s verdict of the Ekiti State Election Tribunal affirming him as the validly elected Governor of the state is a re-affirmation of the desires of the vast majority of Ekiti people.

Fayemi, who commended the judgement as another proof that the wishes of the people will always prevail, said he is forever indebted to the people of Ekiti for re-electing him as governor and for backing his government.

“It is a victory for all Ekiti people. This is democracy at work. This is a reflection of the wishes of our people and I dedicate the victory to our people,” Fayemi said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode.

The governor also stretched hand of friendship to his main contender, the PDP candidate, Prof. Olusola Eleka, to join him and the rest of Ekiti in taking the state to the next level of development and prosperity.

“It is a great day for democracy. And the judiciary has proven again that it is the last hope of the common man.

“We shall now continue with the task of rebuilding our state and restoring the core values of our people without any iota of distraction,” he said.

Dr. Fayemi also tasked his supporters to be high-minded in victory and be self-controlled in celebrating, saying that he remains the governor of all Ekitis regardless of party affiliation.

“It is a victory for all of us and together we shall restore the state’s lost glory.

“Our desire is to bring back peace, progress and prosperity to Ekiti State. The journey has just begun.

“I call on the PDP candidate, Prof. Olusola Kolapo, who is an illustrious son of the state, to join us in the efforts to take the state to the next level of development and prosperity”, the statement added.