Ebun Francis || Ekiti State Governor Ayodele responded to those calling on him to commit suicide following the return of President Buhari to the country over the weekend by stating that he will never commit suicide for his mother much less President Buhari.
The Ekiti state governor was credited to have said he will commit suicide if and when President Buhari returns to the country. He has since denied the report, blaming his political detractors for the report.
On Wednesday, the governor who has been unsparing in his criticism of President Buhari not only insisted that the President went into a coma on July 6 but also said he has no apologies for his comment on the President’s health.
Fayose said, “Let me tell you expressly, why would I commit suicide? I cannot commit suicide because of my mother.”
“Even if they are burying my mother now, I will cleverly stay away from the grave so that I won’t fall into it. I can’t commit suicide because of Buhari. I never said that and will never make such statement.”
“If not for our efforts, Buhari wouldn’t have returned now. He is sick and tired and even his physical appearance portrayed this and he needs to go home and rest,” he said.
“Buhari is not old enough to be my father, my mother is older than Buhari, he cannot be my father, he can only be my uncle. I am close to 60. I stand by all I have said about the president.
“We are glad he is back, but don’t over flog him. I am not a sycophant and I stand to speak for Nigeria. Somebody must be able to speak on behalf of the poor masses. This was how they deceived us during the time of Yar’Adua. I am not a hypocrite and I will never be one.
“This country deserves a very healthy person. Office of the president is not for a sick man. The president is tired and should be allowed to resign and go and rest.”