Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated why the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot be defeated in the forthcoming July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State.

Speaking at the inauguration of a flyover built by the administration of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in Ado Ekiti over the weekend, he also advised Nigerian leaders to make personal sacrifices in the bid to strengthen the nation’s democracy.

“Since I came in I have been going round the state with the Governor. I have seen the support the Governor still has, I have seen the support the Peoples Democratic Party enjoys in the State. I have also seen the enthusiasm of our people. I don’t believe anybody can defeat the PDP in Ekiti, if real election is going to be conducted,” Jonathan said.

While describing Fayose as a man who has the courage to lead his people, Jonathan noted that the Ekiti governor never compromised in anything that had to do with the interest and welfare of the people of Ekiti State.

“He (Fayose) has done well and has defended and protected the interest of the people of Ekiti State. We are here for infrastructural development. While here, I have inspected the High Court complex that was commissioned yesterday (Thursday). I have inspected the market being constructed.

“I was a part of commissioning of the new Governor’s Office and I have inspected the office. This night I am commissioning the flyover. Everybody is talking about this flyover which is not just the first in Ekiti State but the first flyover of its kind in Nigeria.

“The resources of Ekiti State are small compared to many other states. It is a feat to have this kind of project done here. We have to thank the vision of such a dynamic man, Ayodele Fayose who is the governor of the State.”

Mr. Jonathan also commended Fayose in the area of education, stressing that any leader who wanted to develop and liberate his people would first treat education as a priority.

“Anybody who does not encourage education wants to imprison the minds of the people so that he will continue to subjugate them and exploit them,” he added.

Jonathan further used the opportunity to call on President Muhammadu Buhari  not to bow to the negative pressures of those around him nor use the powers currently at his disposal to stiffle democracy.