The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has denied the allegation from Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana that he is providing official cover for armed gangs to operate in the state.
The governor, who described the allegation as “hypocritical, ridiculous and nonsensical,” stated Falana's statement was made out of malice to tarnish his image, urging Ekiti people and other Nigerians to ignore the rights activist.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Fayose stated Falana is yet to recover from the defeat he (Falana) suffered in the 2003 governorship election in which he contested on the platform of the National Conscience Party (NCP).
He urged the rights activist to mind his business and stop being pretentious about some issues and acting as a defender in matter not involving his friends and paymasters.
Fayose said: “Falana should be ignored because he is fond of beating about the bush and his utterances are always dictated by the percentage of stomach infrastructure from his paymasters.
“I have never and will never provide official cover for armed gangs. It is only a governor or leader that is not popular or loved by his people that would adopt such unconventional means to rule,” he stated.
The governor stated that the love Ekiti people have for him was further demonstrated in the last general election by the pattern the people voted for his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).