Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has explained why he allowed the All Progressives Congress (APC), to use the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium for their party primaries on Saturday.<\/p>\n
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In a tweet posted via his verified handle, Fayose said it was \u201cin the spirit of political tolerance and democratic governance\u201d.<\/p>\n
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He wrote: \u201cIn the spirit of political tolerance and democratic governance, I have directed the release of the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium for use as the venue of the APC governorship primary election tomorrow.<\/p>\n
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\u201cHow I wish APC governors can also do this in their States.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A total of 33 aspirants out of the 37 that initially received letters of intent, are jostling for APC ticket.<\/p>\n
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The winner will fly the party\u2019s flag at the July 14 governorship election<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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