Speaking to newsmen yesterday in Akure, the politician said that his decision to join the presidential race was in obedience to divine call from God. He believes if the election is free and fair, he would defeat both the People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Goodluck Jonathan and that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhamadu Buhari.
"I came into the race because God directed me to contest the election. God told me categorically that I will succeed President Goodluck Jonathan and I believe what God says, hence, my resolve to contest the forthcoming presidential election," he said, adding that, "with people like me at the helm of affairs, we can be sure of a better and prosperous Nigeria."
Ayeni, a native of Emure Ekiti was a former deputy governor in the old Ondo State. He promised that his government would focus on agriculture by giving 100 percent subsidy to farmers and also on youths development by creating one million Jobs yearly and also to alleviate poverty.