Hold IGP Responsible If Anything Happens To Me, Fayose Cries Out

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has cried out over an alleged plot by the Nigerian Police to kill him, following reported shootings around the Ekiti State government house in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday.

Fayose said this while addressing people at the rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he wore a neck brace and was assisted to the podium by some of his aides.

“My people, the Lord will fight this battle. The MOPOL of the Nigerian Police and the AIG ordered that the governor should be killed. I was slapped by a policeman who kicked me and shot at me but I want you all to be strong and be of great courage,” he said.

“This battle must be won. This is army of occupation, they have come to occupy our land. This is not the democracy we asked for. I want you to stand and remain standing, don’t be afraid.

“Remain and face them. I pray they will not cause 1983 problem in Ekiti. I call on the international community, Ekiti is under siege, Nigeria is in trouble, it is our hour of need. How can I be a governor of Ekiti state and be treated like this in our own country?

“I will go back to the hospital and remain there for a while to rest. I am having a lot of pains but I prefer to bear these pains because of you. I am in severe pain, I can’t turn this neck anymore. If anything happens to me, the inspector general of police should be held accountable.”

Armed policemen on Wednesday morning allegedly sealed off Ekiti Government House and prevented supporters of Governor Ayodele Fayose from entering.

A rally scheduled to take place at the new pavilion located at Fajuyi, which was within the vicinity of the Government House, was reportedly botched as policemen allegedly teargassed the participants, reports ThisDay newspaper.

#EkitiDecide2018
This is the entrance to Ekiti Govt House now blocked by gun wielding mobile policemen. The plan is to prevent our victory walk slated for today but we will remain undeterred.

Power of God and the people will prevail over Federal Power. pic.twitter.com/NXhWKZuckP

— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) July 11, 2018

Heavy shooting now going on in front of Ekiti Govt house by armed policemen brought by the APC

— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) July 11, 2018