Tag: Fayose
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I’m going to EFCC with my bedclothes, pillowcase, Bible – Fayose
The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he was going to the office of the Economic and Financial Crime, EFCC, today with his bedclothes, pillowcase, English and Yoruba bibles. Fayose’s tenure expired midnight on Monday. The Governor’s immunity ends along with his tenure and he has been invited to the headquarters…
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I'll be at your office by 1pm today, Fayose tells EFCC
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose is expected to report at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today to respond to allegations against him. Fayose’s tenure expires today as his successor Kayode Fayemi steps in. The ex-governor told Peoples Democrtic Party (PDP) governors and leaders at a valedictory dinner for him on…
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Secondus warns Buhari, APC, EFCC against humiliating Fayose
…says PDP governors leading Nigeria’s development index The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the party is proud of its governors and the achievements recorded in their various states. Secondus made the expression in his remarks at the send-off ceremony organised by the PDP Governors Forum for the outgoing Governor of Ekiti…
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Tears, uncertainty as Fayose departs Ekiti for Abuja
The outgoing Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, left the state on Sunday amid hailing and emotional farewell from his admirers. He had earlier on Saturday embarked on a ‘Thank you walk’ around major streets of Ado Ekiti, where he received accolades from traders, artisans and other residents of the state. Fayose, clad in a T-shirt…
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Political appointees, friends shun Fayose’s farewell dinner; food wasted
A dinner party organised on Friday night by the outgoing Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, to round-off his tenure in office was shunned by the expected crowd of party faithfuls and political appointees. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the dinner which ought to have begun at 7:00 pm did not record up…
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Fayose presents handover note to HoS, advocates support for Fayemi
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has presented a handover note to the state’s Head of Service, Dr. Gbenga Faseluka. The event took place during the special State Executive Council meeting at the new Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti on Friday. Speaking at the council’s meeting witnessed by some traditional rulers, the outgoing governor thanked…
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Fayose commissions building, names it after impeached Speaker
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has inaugurated the Speaker’s Residence. The newly inaugurated Speaker’s Residence was named after the immediate ex-Speaker and called “The Rt. Hon Kola Oluwawole’s Residence.” Recall that Oluwawole was impeached on Thursday by 14 of the 26 members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Fayose, at the inauguration, told Oluwawole…
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Why I won’t attend Fayemi’s inauguration – Fayose
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has explained that he may not honour invitation to attend the inauguration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi because of the erratic nature of politicians. The Governor added that he had promised to appear at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on October 16, which he…
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Alleged corruption: Fayose reveals when he will visit EFCC office
…says he is not afraid of investigations The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said he is ready to face the investigation team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to a media report, the EFCC had already set up a special team to grill the governor for allegedly receiving over…
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Five days to handover, Fayose sues EFCC for placing him on security watch list
Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has made good his threat to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for placing him on its watch list. The anti-graft agency wrote an advisory to key security agencies, demanding that Fayose be arrested if he attempts to flee the country through land, sea and air borders to…