Ekiti state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has been urged by the former military governor of the defunct Western State, General Adeyinka Adebayo to stay true to his cause and remain undistracted by non-constructive criticisms.
The retired general said this when the governor paid him a visit at his country home in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
General Adebayo, who expressed satisfaction with the performance of Fayose, said in a complex society like Ekiti State, there was no way the governor could satisfy everybody no matter how hard he tries to.
In a press statement issued by Fayose’s Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, in Ado Ekiti, General Adebayo said: “I am proud of you, Mr. Governor. You have achieved some much within a short spate of time despite the lean resources available to the state. It is a great honour for me to receive you. I’m very proud of you and very proud of your achievements so far.
“As a former governor, I recognise the enormity of governance, but don’t give in to distraction and non-constructive criticisms. No matter how you try, you can’t satisfy everyone but you are doing your best. Government cannot do everything for everybody.
“People will criticise you but don’t be discouraged. You are doing extremely well to the satisfaction of the majority of the people of the state in spite of the meagre resources accruing to the state. I have been following the trend of things in the Yoruba land particularly Ekiti State and I am proud of you.”
The elder statesman promised his readiness to contribute his quota to the development of the state.
Adebayo said: “We may not have enough money but we have contacts here and there through which we can make things happen.”
He counselled the governor to reach out to those who might be criticising him to show them his activities and possibly request their contributions.
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