By GBENGA OKE
As  Mr Ayodele     Fayose takes over the reign of power from Dr. Kayode Fayemi today as the governor of Ekiti State, a host of eminent persons who are expected shape his government have emerged.

Some of the personalities  include his deputy, Dr. Olusola Kolapo Eleka; his former deputy, Mrs.  Biodun Olujimi; Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana and legal giant, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN) among others.

Dr Olusola Kolapo 

Eleka

Dr Eleka  was a senior lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State before he was called upon to run alongside Fayose.

Most  stakeholders are looking up to him to use his wealth of experience to assist his boss.

And Eleka has pledged repeatedly to work with Fayose to improve on the fortunes of the state.

“I never aspired or contested for it. I was never a politician, but my father is a politician. Fayose called my father to come and be his deputy, but he said he is old.

”Fayose then asked him to choose somebody who would be loyal and work with him conscientiously for the progress of the state. My father chose me without telling me. He knew I was never interested in politics. Later, I got a call from His Excellency. He called me on phone that I should see him with my credentials.’’he noted.

Mrs Abiodun 

Olujimi

Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Mrs. Biodun Olujimi, will pass for a history maker.

She made history as a female acting governor when  Fayose was removed from office by the state House of Assembly. She also served as commissioner for Works under the administration of former Governor Segun Oni.

She had so much influence during the time and many put some of the mistakes made by  Fayose on her doorsteps.

Falana

She has maintained at various fora that she did not  betray  Fayose as being alleged. She is expected to play a prominent role in this dispensation.

Mr Femi Falana

An indigine of the state, his criticisms of various governments at different levels are well known.

Since the second coming of Fayose, Falana has continued to tell those who cared to listen that Ekiti State is returning to its past.

He particularly said that many Ekiti indigenes will go on exile because of Fayose.

Falana will be seen on the centre stage, as he is likely to criticize some of actions of the new government.

Chief Afe Babalola

Although he  congratulated  Fayose when he became the governor-elect and set  agenda for him, many still consider Babalola as a no nonsense man who might  not spare Fayose if things were not moving well.

Till this moment, there seems to be no love lost between Babalola and  Fayose. This is why many analysts argue that he is likely to be one of the greatest critics of the new administration.