EKITI State Governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, asked the people not to allow the state return to anarchy and insecurity experienced between 2003 and 2010.

He spoke at the commencement of campaign for his re-election in  the June 21 governorship election with rallies in towns and communities in Oye Local Government Area of the state.

The governor who started the campaign at Ilemeso got royal blessings from the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Sunday Ajiboye.

Fayemi was joined on the campaign by his deputy, Prof. Modupe Adelabu; his wife, Bisi; interim chairman of APC, Chief Olajide Awe, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Ganiyu Owolabi and members of the state house of assembly and state executive council.

While urging the people to vote for him, the governor reminded the people of insecurity that was experienced in the State between 2003 and 2010, urging them not to allow the state return to anarchy.

He said the State was given negative reportage in the national dailies as a state of “one week, one trouble,” stressing that peace returned to the state when he assumed office in October 2010.

The governor who recalled how royalty was desecrated between 2003 and 2006 as some monarchs in the State were physically assaulted while some others were threatened with removal, explained how they were now being well treated with respect under the present administration.

He said the state of anarchy during the era was characterized by instability as deputies, chief judge and speakers were changed thrice within the space of three and a half years, while some innocent citizens were also killed.

He stated that the best way to sustain the peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed now in the State is for the people to vote en masse for continuity by supporting and voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) on June 21.