Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has vowed that he would continue to criticize President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for clamping down on former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governors.

The governor stated that he is not afraid of going to jail to defend his conviction and ensure that the nation does not slide into one-party dictatorship.

Fayose made this known on Thursday after the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Kola Oluwawole declared him “Nigeria’s opposition leader” for consistently criticizing the alleged persecution by the All Progressives Congress, APC,-led government.

Fayose however said: “Why should I be afraid of jail? Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Nelson Mandela were jailed. Chief MKO Abiola was clamped into detention.

“So, why should I be afraid of President Buhari? He is just going to be President for a period of time. Virtually, all former PDP governors are being tried for corruption.

“But my speaking about what the APC government is doing does not mean I am eyeing a bigger position. I am not ready to go to the Senate. Great leaders don’t think about political placement, but think about how to strive to make their country better.

“All of us cannot run away from harassment. I am an opposition figure and I want to help the ruling party through criticisms, so that it won’t sleep.

“I don’t have any apology. This is the only time I can help Nigeria by helping check oppression and dictatorship.

“But a fact remains that whether the house calls me opposition leader or not, I will remain myself.”