Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, the Abia State Governor has said he has picked up a few political lessons from the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The said lessons which he has picked up has been of help in his political life and in the administration of his state.
The Abia state Governor made the disclosure during the weekend at the burial ceremony of his mother which Governor Fayose attended. He continued to list qualities such as courage, identifying with the people and how to handle intricate political issues among other qualities he admires in the Ekiti State Governor.
In a statement in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday by Fayose’s Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Ikpeazu said he had visited Fayose twice in the last seven months and gained some insight as far as leadership and occupying political position are concerned.
He continued to say; “Governor Ayodele Fayose is a courageous man, a voice for the voiceless, a defender of the weak and defenceless, a brother, a leader, a friend and a leader of the people.
“A consistent man known for speaking out the truth all the time. He told me few things that worked for me perfectly in this state. He is a man I love and respect so much and I salute his courage. He has been governor twice and he is far experienced.
“He has encouraged me in deed, character and in words. I pray that God will give me the opportunity one day to be able to show my appreciation to him and how I feel about him. He is a man I love and respect so much and I salute his courage.”
Governor Fayose in his remarks described the Igbo people as industrious and dogged, further saying that he named one of his sons Chukwuemeka many years ago to show how much he appreciates the Igbo people.
The Ekiti state Governor, on the political situation of the country said: “The nation should resist dictatorship, otherwise this democracy is doomed. Those that are applauding dictatorship now will soon end in the belly of the dictator.”