Oni made known his decision in Ifaki Ekiti on Monday during Fayemi’s visit to his residence before the campaign rally held in the town.
Oni’s decision to join forces with Fayemi was applauded by the supporters of the two politicians who were present at the meeting.
The former governor said, “We must ask ourselves who is in a better position to give Ekiti a better future, the kind of future that we want. This is why we are doing this. If you are an Ekiti person, ask yourself who is in a better position to bequeath to your children a better future.
“Tomorrow is greater than today and yesterday. Let us look at our future. I am not talking perfection. I know God is the only one who is perfect. We must not focus on personal interests. Let us think about the future of our children. Tomorrow has started today.
“The Almighty God will grant you honour beyond your projection. This venture will succeed. Your tenure will be a huge success.
The governor, who was obviously excited, described Oni as a rare leader who was really interested in development.
Fayemi said, “What my egbon has demonstrated today is that he is a true leader. The ruling party is still in government. He could make demands, but for him, he has demonstrated that he is a man of honour from the Land of Honour, and I know that God will always bless his ways. He has followed his conscience. He has followed his conviction. He has demonstrated that character is important to our values system. We have done everything to follow in those footsteps as Ekiti sons and daughters.”