Buhari’s Minister Adebayo Speaks On Replacing Fayemi In Ekiti

Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, debunked reports that he is interested in returning to the Ekiti State Government House in 2022.

Naija News reports that Adebayo governed Ekiti State between 1999 and 2003.

In a statement on Monday signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Julius Toba-Jegede, the minister said he has no plans of returning to the Ekiti State government house.

While he appreciated the calls from various political and pressure groups to contest in the next election, Adebayo said he was focussing on helping President Muhammadu Buhari to achieve his second-term goals for all Nigerians.

He said: “I am aware of the recent developments, about people agitating for me to contest the governorship of Ekiti State in 2022.

“With every sense of humility and respect, I want to thank them for believing in me. However, I must state clearly that I am not interested in running for the Office of Governor of Ekiti State again.

“As a leader, it was a privilege to serve Ekiti as its first Executive Governor where I did my best leaving behind verifiable legacy projects.

“My interest now is to continue playing my leadership role in ensuring that our dear state is peaceful, well-governed, and to encourage the next generation of leaders to emerge.

“At the federal level, I am currently engaged with the responsibilities of my office as a Minister and how to ensure that the economic diversification goals of President Muhammadu Buhari for the country are achieved during this second term. “

“At all times, I will be available to offer my advice, support and encouragement to all Nigerians who are serving and those who crave to serve in various capacities, especially those of Ekiti extraction.”