It was a popular comedian who once cracked a joke that he went to the ATM gallery one day to withdraw money but (un)fortunately, a Yoruba lady was there before him. He said, the lady, after receiving her money, knelt down and told machine ‘ese gaan’ (thank you very much). Funny right?

The message in his joke was to tell anyone who cares to listen that the Yoruba ethnic group has respect for both animate and inanimate objects. It is widely believed that the most respected and cultured ethnic group in Nigeria is the Yoruba.

I am from north central, born in the eastern part of the country, breed in Lagos (southwest) and ‘married’ to an Edo woman (South-south). I must confess, the most respectful among these people are the Yorubas.

However, the latest bullets coming from Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose’s arsenal is beginning to make me think otherwise. Is he a true son of Ekiti. In Nigeria, politics is all about throwing of salvos at opponents. If it hits you hard, you reply with your own.

As a political writer, I’ve been monitoring happenings in the nation from the social media angle. I am not unaware of how pro-Buharis are trying to change February to Febuhari, an affirmation that the month of February which has been slated for the general elections would favour the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari.

Of course, I am quiet aware of the counter attack by those in the camp of Goodluck Jonathan of the PDP, known as GEJites that its rather FailBuhari, an assertion that the Peoples General would fail or fall again. Interesting! But while we are trying to show love and support for our candidate, there’s need for us to maintain decorum. We should be careful so we don’t chew the dried up ‘ichikebe’ before rainy season.

Lately, Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose has been gaining political relevance, all thanks to his crude and inciting comments against Nigerian past leaders.

His first target was the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo who he once described as a ‘wolf in sheep’ clothing for saying his boss, President Jonathan’s government has failed.

An overzealous Fayose, who was apparently trying to show how much he loves ‘Jonathan’ hit back at OBJ, calling him names. Trust Baba Iyabo, he simply replied him, ‘you will beg again.’ Don’t forget, what an old man sees while sitting, if a child climbs the tallest tree, he can’t see it. Baba has spoken, let’s wait for the manifestation.

Not yet done, Fayose threw his dirty shroud on former head of state and the presidential candidate of the APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, asking for his disqualification over issues bothering on age, health and certificates.

The same Buhari vied for the seat in 2003, 2007 and 2011 respectively with the same ‘fake’ certificates and failing health. Yet, Fayose was mute. Was he on exile during these eras?

The governor in an advert sponsored with Ekiti State money in two national dailies on Monday warned Nigerians not to vote for an ‘about-to-die-Buhari,’ 72, because he’s closer to the grave than the Aso Rock.

Fayose went as far as using the pictures of late former leaders who died in the office -viz Gen. Muritala Muhammed, Gen. Sani Abacha and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua with a question mark on the image of Buhari, an indication that he’s the next to go. Oma she o!

Prophet Fayose has even concluded that Buhari would bow soon out like his fellow northerners and Nigerians are tired of ‘state burials’. I am sure when Obasanjo and Buhari were fighting the civil war to keep Nigeria as one, Fayose was still learning how to crawl or perhaps still in his mother’s womb.

An Idoma adage says you don’t feed your child to death because your mother reincarnated her. If democracy has given us freedom to express ourselves, we should not abuse the privilege. I think Fayose is gradually taking this too far. He should not forget that Government House is not his father’s palour, one day, he might fade away just like the sun flower.

Fayose should not forget that men’s extremity is God’s opportunity. You don’t conclude on a man that is still breathing. If an ex soldier like Buhari who fought the civil war is alive and still vying for the highest stool of the nation’s political seat, then a baby ‘Fayoshame’ should bury his head in the red dust for concluding on him.

Fayose should rather pray to attain such feat rather than attacking someone whom the Lord has blessed with old age. I am not supporting any candidate, I don’t even have voter’s card but the truth must be told, enough of Fayose’s constant attacks on old men.

Just like my friend Enenche, I supported Buhari in 2011, but I have my reservation about him in 2015. His non patriotic and nationalistic stance during 2011 post election violence, leaves less to be desired. I think Yoruba elders should call Fayose to order before he gets a casket and bury this son of Daura alive if he refuses to die.

Oga, you better focus on how to revive a decaying Ekiti State in stead of meddling into national politics which is outside your lane.