Fayemi 2nd term “opportunity” to better Ekiti, bishop urges

Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, says a second term for  Kayode Fayemi as governor of Ekiti offers him an “uncommon opportunity” to make a difference in the lives of the people of the state.

He, therefore, urged the governor to appoint the right people into positions to help him better the life of the electorate whom he said have reposed their confidence in the governor.

The bishop, who warned Fayemi against appointing people that will be more powerful than he  into positions of authority, gave the admonition on Sunday at a thanksgiving mass held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral Church, Old Garage, Ado-Ekiti as part of activities to mark Fayemi’s inauguration.

Ajakaye also urged Fayemi to put an end to government sponsorship of people to holy pilgrimages which he said is being used by some individuals for their selfish ends.

Responding, the governor said, “There are huge expectations across the length and breadth of Ekiti State, some people believe that our challenges will disappear immediately.

“Everything will bear fruit at appropriate time, the only reason we ventured into this is to make a difference in the life of our people, to serve and not to be served.

“Power of the people is greater than the people in power. We shall listen to counsel, if there is anything you think is not appropriate to do, bring it to our notice, we shall serve you.

“If we make any mistake, forgive us, we have a job to do. This is a collective rescue mission, this is a mission to reclaim our land.”