Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described political rivalries in Nigeria as mere entertainment for the public, dismissing the notion of genuine hostility among politicians.
Speaking during his 60th birthday thanksgiving service at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Isan Ekiti on Sunday, Fayemi stated that the supposed enmity among politicians is often exaggerated, especially on social media.
“So, all these things you read on social media are for your entertainment,” he remarked.
“Many will wonder why Governor Segun Oni is here. During his birthday, I spent the entire day with him, and Governor Ayodele Fayose too would have been here without hesitation if he was around.”
The former governor emphasized that political affiliations should not divide Ekiti leaders, stressing the need for unity in advancing the state’s development.
“The vision we have always had is a state that will not be separated by political divide. We might belong to different political parties, but there is one party that we collectively belong to—that is the Ekiti Party, Ekiti Progressive Party—and our governor is carrying on with that,” he added.