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  • 2023: Fayose, Kolawole, others shun Atiku’s campaign rally in Ekiti

    2023: Fayose, Kolawole, others shun Atiku’s campaign rally in Ekiti

    Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose; former governorship candidate, Bisi Kolawole; acting PDP State Chairman, Lanre Omolase; seven of the nine PDP National Assembly candidates and 20 of 26 House of Assembly candidates all shunned the Peoples Democratic Party presidential rally in the state.

    However, other members of the Party all trooped out to receive the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, for a campaign rally on Tuesday.

    Findings show that, earlier in the day, commercial vehicles and motorbikes had been off the roads leaving inter and state commuters stranded.

    Although the PDP members alleged that the transporters did not work in a bid to frustrate those who might want to attend the rally, the commercial transport operators said their action followed statewide prayers observed by their associations.

    Atiku, in his address to the rally, assured that if elected in the February 25 election, his administration would deploy all resources to attract socio-economic development, adding that he would be deliberate in the construction of roads leading to Ekiti State beginning with the Ado-Akure Road.

    According to the Waziri of Adamawa, his administration will be ready to give the state a facelift if he emerges the president of the country.

    He said “I am highly impressed with the huge crowd we are seeing here today despite antics of the APC government to cripple and sabotage the rally with artificial fuel scarcity and stoppage of drivers from Ekiti roads; let me assure you that we will make you happy for making us happy today.

  • Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Court adjourns Fayose’s trial until Jan. 31

    Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Court adjourns Fayose’s trial until Jan. 31

    The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, until Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

    The case was earlier scheduled for continuation of trial on Oct. 26, but could not proceed due to a mix up in the date, while a new trial date was to be agreed on by parties and fixed by the court.

    Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over N6.9billion fraud and money laundering charges.

    He was first arraigned on Oct. 22. 2018, before Justice Mojisola Olatotegun, alongside his company, Spotless Investment Ltd, on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering offences.

    He had pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail on Oct. 24, 2018, in the sum of N50 million with sureties in like sum.

    The defendant was subsequently, re-arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, on July 2, 2019, after the case was withdrawn from Justice Olatoregun, following EFCC’s petition.

    He had also pleaded not guilty to the charges and was allowed to continue on the earlier bail granted, while the case was adjourned for trial.

    The commission has since opened its case before Justice Aneke, and is still leading witnesses in evidence.

    In December 2021, EFCC had called its 11th witness, one Mrs Joanne Tolulope, who had narrated how Abiodun Agbele, an associate of Fayose, bought properties worth several millions.

    Trial will now continue on Jan. 31, 2023.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that during trial before Justice Olatoregun the prosecution had called witnesses, from several commercial banks, as well as a former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro.

    The EFCC alleged that on June 17, 2014, Fayose and one Abiodun Agbele were said to have taken possession of the sum of N1.2 billion.

    The money was said to be for the purposes of funding his gubernatorial election campaign in Ekiti, a sum they reasonably ought to have known formed part of crime proceeds.

    Fayose was alleged to have received a cash payment of five million dollars, (about N1.8 billion) from the then Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, without going through any financial institution.

    He was also alleged to have retained N300 million in his account and took control of the aggregate sums of about N622 million which sum he reasonably ought to have known formed part of crime proceeds.

    Fayose was alleged to have procured De Privateer Ltd and Still Earth Ltd, to retain the aggregate sum of N851 million which they reasonably ought to have known formed part of crime proceeds.

    Besides, the defendant was alleged to have used the aggregate sum of about N1.6 billion to acquire properties in Lagos and Abuja, which he reasonably ought to have known formed part of crime proceeds.

    He was also alleged to have used N200 million, to acquire a property in Abuja, in the name of his older sister Moji Oladeji.

    The offence, the anti-graft agency said, contravened the provisions of sections 15(1), 15 (2), 15 (3), 16(2)(b), 16 (d), and 18 (c) of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011.

  • Fayose’s brother opens up on being attacked by gunmen

    Fayose’s brother opens up on being attacked by gunmen

    Mr Isaac Fayose, a younger brother to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has opened up to the Police Command in Osun State on being attacked by suspected kidnappers at the Gbongan Area of the State.

    The Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday, debunked the report being circulated on social media as untrue, saying Isaac had given them the account of what happened.

    “It has come to the knowledge of the command the circulation of a report on social media indicating that Isaac Fayose narrowly escaped death by the whiskers from gunmen attacks along Ife-Ibadan highway on Monday.

    “The command hereby wishes to inform all members of the public that no such incident was reported in any part of the state. Members of the public are hereby enjoined to report any complaints or incidences to the nearest police station, not on social media,” the statement by the police command reads in part.

    The spokesperson said that the command had contacted Mr Isaac Fayose and he has narrated what really happened.

    “Mr Fayose stated that while he was on transit from Ekiti to Lagos State, at a point after Asejire Dam, towards Ibadan, he saw some travelers making u-turn for fear of being attacked by presumed armed robbers.

    ”And in his own attempt to make a u-turn also, he had a minor accident. He stated further that, he did not see the purported kidnappers, neither was anyone injured nor abducted from the scene,”Opalola said.

    She said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olawale Olokode,     has urged members of the public to always verify the authenticity of whatever information they receive via the social media before circulating it.

    She further advised residents to ensure that they make a proper report of any incident to the nearest police station in the state.

    They can also call the police on the following numbers: 08067788119 (PPRO Osun), 08039537995, 08123823981, 08075872433 (control room).

    “Police in Osun, under the leadership of Olokode will not relent in their efforts to ensure that the citizens of the state and travelers are safe and their property secured,” she said.

  • 2023: Fayose distances self from online post linking him to Tinubu

    2023: Fayose distances self from online post linking him to Tinubu

    Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele  Fayose has distanced himself from online reports linking him to the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 general elections in the state.

    Fayose was accused to have said that he had nothing against Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party,  (LP ) but Tinubu is his choice.

    “I have nothing against Atiku, Peter Obi is not my enemy but JAGABAN is my choice,” Fayose was alleged to have tweeted.

    Debunking the statement, Lere Olayinka, Fayose’s media aide described the report as fake news.

    “It is not true. He never said anything like that. Disregard the fake news,” he said.

    Peter Ayodele Fayose is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who contested in the party’s presidential primary but lost to the eventual winner Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

  • 2023 Elections: Ayodele Fayose, Peter Obi meet in Lagos

    2023 Elections: Ayodele Fayose, Peter Obi meet in Lagos

    Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi met former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose on Sunday in Lagos.

    Obi and Fayose held a closed-door meeting at the latter’s residence in Lagos.

    Fayose’s aide, Lere Olayinka confirmed the meeting in a post on his social media handle.

    Lere Olayinka had shared photos of Fayose and the former Anambra State Governor, with the caption: “Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi visits former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose in his Lagos residence today.”

    Both Obi and Fayose belonged to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before he dumped the party for the Labour party.

    The purpose of Obi’s meeting with Fayose is not yet known, but there are insinuations that the Ekiti former governor might be planning to work for him in the 2023 election.

    Recall that Fayose had always made it clear that he would support a southerner in next year’s general election for the presidency of the country.

     

  • Fayose congratulates Adeleke, says the peoples’ will prevailed

    Fayose congratulates Adeleke, says the peoples’ will prevailed

    Former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has congratulated  Osun state Governor-elect   Ademola Adeleke saying his victory is a triumph of the will of the people.

    Fayose took to his social media page to send his congratulatory messages to Adeleke.

    Fayose prayed that Sen. Adeleke delivers good governance in Osun State.

    His tweet read: “I congratulate my brother, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State Governor-Elect, on this well-deserved victory.

    “This electoral victory is indeed a triumph of the will of the people of Osun State and reward for hard work and persistency.

    “May God grant Senator Adeleke the required wherewithal to deliver good governance to the people of Osun State.”

  • Ekiti Governor-elect, Oyebanji visits Fayose in Lagos

    Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos residence of former Governor of the State, Mr Ayodele Fayose.

    Oyebanji  mentioned that  the visit was to extend his courtesies to Fayose as a former governor of the state, who, according to him, demonstrated statesmanship by congratulating him shortly after he was declared winner of the June 18 election.

    On his part, Fayose, urged the Governor-elect  to be magnanimous in victory and see himself as a servant leader who has a listening ear.

    Continuing , fayose advised Oyebanji to accomodate every well meaning Ekiti people regardless of party affiliation.

    Oyebanji had earlier gone on a thank you visit to the Governor of the State, Dr Kayode Fayemi in Ado-Ekiti, a day after the incumbent Governor led two other APC governors to visit him at his Ikogosi Ekiti country home.

    The Governor-elect has also visited the first civilian Governor of the state, currently Minister of Investments, Trade and Industry, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, at his Iyin-Ekiti country home earlier in the week.

    He had earlier also visited Chief Deji Fasuan, the nonagenarian elder statesman who chaired the committee for the creation of Ekiti State, under whom he served as Secretary (to the committee) as well as the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, HRM, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe.

    Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly called BAO, is a politician and member of the All Progressives Congress, who was born on December 21, 1967 in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti State. He is 54.

    Biodun Oyebanji is the immediate past Secretary to Ekiti Government.

  • OPEN LETTER: “I see danger ahead, sir” – Fayose warns Tinubu

    OPEN LETTER: “I see danger ahead, sir” – Fayose warns Tinubu

    OPEN LETTER TO ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU

    By Ayo Fayose

    My Dear Asiwaju,

    Let me start this letter to your good-self whom I considered as one of the leading lights of the Yoruba nation; as a letter that may not be patronizing, especially for the content based on the subjective views I will express here as a Yoruba man and not as a politician.

    I equally wish to state that I am not an APC man and will never be.

    I am writing based on my observed views and the attached possible dangers about your good-self against tomorrow.

    One of the undeniable facts is your outburst in Abeokuta, which is a clear indication that you clearly saw a political danger to which you reacted. This informed the basis of my writing to you now.

    I equally read the reactions of your political allies both in the North and in the South. The reactions gave me great cause of concern for you and your life. Again, I see danger!

    As a knowledgeable student of history whom you are; our great late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the celebrated winner of the June 12, 1993 general election; Alhaji Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, were led to the Golgotha by self acclaimed “champions of democracy.” I am sure the same people may advise you to ignore my advise.

    Going by the handwritings that are now clearly on the wall, if I may comment sir, I see you as one that may be swimming against the political tide of the cabal in your party. They are equally preparing for your actions and reactions and are fully set to contain same as they did to both Awolowo and Abiola.

    Unfortunately, your kingdom has been badly balkanized if what happened in Abeokuta is anything to go by.

    My advice:

    The book of Proverbs chapter 22 verse 3 (The Good News Translations), “sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it but unthinking people will work into it.”

    Again, Asiwaju, for reasons of not being misrepresented, I will like to stop here and allow you to take your decisions, good or bad as a wise full-grown adult whom you are.

    I wish you the best of luck.

    Ayo Fayose
    Governor, Ekiti State
    2003-2006 and 2014-2018

  • Fayose silent on zero point score, congratulates Atiku, Wike

    Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has finally reacted to the zero vote scored in the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), presidential primaries held in Abuja on Saturday, May 28th.

    Fayose was one of the fourteen presidential aspirants who aspired to be the party’s flag bearer but failed to secure a single vote.

    However, he has finally broken his silence, congratulating the winner, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and commending Governor Nyesom Wike, who came second.

    Recall that Atiku emerged the Presidential candidate of the PDP for the 2023 general election, having secured a total of 371 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Wike, who garnered 237 votes.

    The PDP presidential primary showed that  Atiku Abubakar – 371; Nyesom Wike- 237; Bukola Saraki – 70; Udom Emmanuel – 38; Balla Mohammed – 20;
    Pius Anyim – 14; Sam Ohabunwa – 1; and Olivia Tariela scored 1. There were 12 void votes.

    In his reactions via his twitter page  Fayose said: “To this end, I congratulate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar our flag-bearer and wish him and our party success in the general election

    “I congratulate former VP Atiku Abubakar over his emergence as the PDP presidential candidate. I also commend Governor Nyesom Wike for remaining consistent in action and character,” Fayose tweeted.

  • Fayose’s son, aide, others become PDP Reps candidates in Ekiti

    Fayose’s son, aide, others become PDP Reps candidates in Ekiti

    Son of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, Joju Fayose has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next year’s election.

    This detail is obtained by TheNewsGuru.com after the conclusion of the party’s primary election on Sunday.

    Joju Fayose, who won the ticket for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency One, is joined by the ex-governor’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, who emerged as the PDP candidate for Ekiti Central Federal Constituency Two.

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    Joju Fayose scored 69 votes to defeat Deji Adeosun, who polled 9 votes; while Olayinka garnered 54 votes to beat his opponent, Victor, who scored 45 votes.

    In the same vein, a former governorship aspirant, Yinka Akerele, won the party’s ticket for Ekiti North Federal Constituency One, emerging without opposition.

    For Ekiti North Federal Constituency Two, Babatunde Ajayi polled 63 votes to clinch the ticket, defeating Funmi Ogun, who had 33 votes.