Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has said that President Muhammadu Buhari should probe all past leaders starting from the fourth republic because he must not be selective in the dispensation of justice.
Fayose during his independence day broadcast said “Today calls for sober reflection, going by events in and around our nation. The situation has never been this bad in the country and there is nothing to celebrate.
“Our country is growing in age as an independent country, but there is no corresponding growth in values. Those who are supposed to help propel those core values are muzzling the opposition and the imaginary enemies.
“The current leadership in the country should have the courage to probe all the leaderships of the past. There should be no sacred cow, if truly they have anything to offer.
“The mismanagement of yesteryears, especially since we started the Fourth Republic, should be probed. It will not augur well for our nation, if we are selective in the dispensation of justice. Leaders must be equitable and fair to all.
“Everybody must be diligent in playing our parts. The current civilian dispensation in the country must be supported and allowed to thrive.”
He described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the hero of our democracy who ushered in credible free and fair elections.
Fayose said “Former President Goodluck Jonathan played his role and posterity will have a good place for him in history.
“He anchored free, credible and fair polls that ushered in the current leadership in the country. President Jonathan should be declared the hero of our democracy and a man of honour.
“We must not forget that corruption, terrorism and lack of peace have their foundations traced to election rigging.”
He added that “The Federal Government must address the dwindling economy and stop selective fight against corruption and the harassment of the opposition.
“If President Muhammadu Buhari believes in democracy, he will be judged in the way he handles Kogi and Bayelsa governorship polls.
“Getting our economy out of the woods calls for the cooperation of all. We must get our priority right and do what is proper. Let us rediscover agriculture which used to be the mainstay of our economy before the discovery of oil.”
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