Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has revealed how the political lessons he learnt from Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State are helping his administration in Abia State.
The Governor, who spoke over the weekend during the burial ceremony of his mother which Fayose attended, enumerated these lessons to include courage, identifying with the people and how to handle intricate political issues.
Ikpeazu, in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti yesterday by Fayose’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, noted that he visited Fayose twice in the last seven months and gained some insights as far as leadership and occupying political position are concerned.
“Governor Fayose is a courageous man, a voice for the voiceless, a defender of the weak and defenseless, a brother, a friend and a leader of the people. A consistent man, known for speaking the truth all the times. He told me few things that worked for me perfectly in this state. He is a man I love and respect so much and I salute his courage. He has been governor twice and he is far experienced. He has encouraged me in character and in words. I pray that God will give me the opportunity one day, to be able to show my appreciation to him and how I feel about him. He is a man I love and respect so much and I salute his courage,” Ikpeazu said.
In his remarks, the Governor of Ekiti state described Igbo people as not only industrious, but dogged, adding that he named one of his sons Chukwuemeka many years ago to show how much he appreciates Igbo people.
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