In a stunning denunciation of political opportunism, Mr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, has publicly admonished a self-styled aspirant within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to cease employing his name—and that of the Presidency—to bolster his misguided political ambitions.
According to a reliable source, who requested anonymity, Alake reportedly reached out to this aspiring candidate, who has consistently faltered in various primaries, to demand that he stop leveraging their names in a desperate attempt to gain credibility and attention for his unwarranted ambitions.
During this private conversation, Alake emphasized the importance of pursuing one’s political goals with integrity and authenticity, warning the aspirant against continuing to invoke his name or the President’s.
Alake firmly stated that if the aspirant hopes to defy the party’s direction, particularly in light of the ongoing endorsement process for the current Governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, he should maintain a respectful distance.
The source disclosed that Alake underscored the significance of party loyalty, urging the aspirant to reject divisive tactics and instead embrace a commitment to the APC’s collective vision. Alake made it clear that he possesses unwavering confidence in the leadership of Governor Oyebanji, having already endorsed him for a second term, and reiterated that this support would remain steadfast regardless of any past associations with the aspirant in question.
In these politically charged times, Alake’s forthright message serves as both a warning and a reminder to all party members: true political aspirations must be grounded in loyalty, respect, and a shared commitment to the party’s ideals.
