Otunba Bisi Kolawole, one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in Ekiti State, has appointed Lere Olayinka as Spokesperson and Director of Media and Publicity of his campaign organization.
Naija News reports that Kolawole has already been endorsed by former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for the election.
Recall that Lere Olayinka was the former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Fayose when he was governor.
In a statement on Sunday the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Bisi Kolawole, Bola Agboola, said Olayinka’s appointment is with immediate effect.
The statement reads: “Lere Olayinka, a seasoned journalist, political communicator, public affairs analyst and one-time Southwest PDP and former Governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose’s spokesperson is from Okemesi Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government.
“He will coordinate media and publicity activities of the governorship campaign as well as serve as Spokesperson of the campaign.
“Otunba Bisi Kolawole, who is also the PDP State Chairman assures that all communications concerning the governorship campaign will be made civil and issues-based, putting Ekiti first above all other considerations.
“This is in line with the main focus of promoting the PDP and sustaining the party’s good image in the minds of the entire people of Ekiti towards the 2022 election.”