The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday, met with the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The governor disclosed this on his official social pages, expressing delight at spending the weekend with the former Lagos state governor.
By the same token, Fayemi revealed why he withdrew from the 2023 presidential race and threw his weight behind the National Leader of the
The Ekiti State governor was among the six presidential candidates who stepped down for Tinubu during the APC national convention held in Abuja last week
Fayemi, while reminiscing his days with Tinubu during their struggle for restoration of democratic rules, described him as his mentor and leader.
The governor said he decided to yield the ground for Tinubu because he’s more capable to manage the affairs of the country.
He said “Tinubu is one person that I have worked with in the democratic struggles and was one of the wheels on which the engine of NADECO spun in the dark days of authoritarian rule.
“He is tested and has more experience to steer the ship of our country from May 2023.”
Sharing photos of their meeting on Twitter, Fayemi added, “It was a real delight to spend the weekend with my leader and mentor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT who recently emerged as the Presidential Candidate of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general election.
“I also had the opportunity to introduce Mr @biodunaoyebanji, APC candidate in the Ekiti gubernatorial election, scheduled for June 18, 2022.
“Together, we will work towards victory and consolidation of democratic governance in our dear state and country. So help us God.”
The APC presidential primary was won by the former Governor of Lagos State. He scored 1,271 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Chibuike Amaechi, who polled 316, while Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo came third in the primaries, polling 235.