Abdulfatah ahmed news
Abdulfatah Ahmed is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Kwara State from 2011 to 2019. Here are some recent news articles and updates about him:
- Resignation as Governor: Abdulfatah Ahmed resigned as the Governor of Kwara State on March 29, 2019, citing health reasons. He was succeeded by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who won the 2019 gubernatorial election.
- Corruption Allegations: Ahmed was accused of corruption during his tenure as Governor. In 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of funds and embezzlement of public funds during his administration.
- Assets Declaration: In 2020, Ahmed was ordered by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to return a property he acquired while in office, which was allegedly not declared in his assets declaration form.
- Party Politics: Ahmed has been involved in party politics, particularly in the All Progressives Congress (APC). In 2020, he was appointed as the Chairman of the APC's National Reconciliation Committee.
- Health Issues: Ahmed has been open about his health challenges, including a kidney transplant he underwent in 2019. He has also been hospitalized several times for various health issues.
Here are some recent news articles about Abdulfatah Ahmed:
- "Abdulfatah Ahmed: The Kwara Governor Who Resigned Amid Corruption Allegations" (Premium Times, March 2020)
- "EFCC Investigates Abdulfatah Ahmed Over Alleged Corruption" (This Day Live, April 2020)
- "Abdulfatah Ahmed Ordered to Return Property Acquired While in Office" (The Nation, June 2020)
- "Abdulfatah Ahmed Appointed APC National Reconciliation Committee Chairman" (Vanguard, August 2020)
- "Abdulfatah Ahmed's Health Condition Worsens, Hospitalized Again" (Daily Trust, October 2020)
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