BY GBENGA ARIYIBI

ADO EKITI—The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed the planned visit of President Goodluck Jonathan for the  flag off of the campaign of its gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Ayodele Fayose.

The postponement came on the heels of the alleged refusal of Ekiti State Government to approve the usage of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium for the event.

Speaking in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, the Director General, Ayo Fayose Campaign Organisation, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, expressed dismay over the refusal of the state government to approve the usage of the stadium.

According to him, the party had written to President Jonathan to inform him that the date was no more realisable based on the latest development

He said: “We are now expecting another date from Mr. President when the flag off will hold.”

Anisulowo, however, added that his organisation might not have any other option than to use Federal Highway for the  campaign, should the state government remain adamant over its request.

According to the DG, the action of the state government was contrary to the tenets of democracy and underscored the deep hatred the governor has for the opposition parties.

According to him, the party had on March 28, 2014  written a letter to the State Government to allow the party use the Oluyemi Kayode stadium to host the President, but expressed resentment that Ekiti government replied on April 2 through a letter  signed by one P.O. Dada of the Sports Council, refusing them the right to use the stadium.

“The Ekiti State stadium belongs to Ekiti people. The public utility is being funded by the people’s money. It is, therefore, surprising that the people of Ekiti, who are members of the opposition party are being denied the use of public utility,” he said.