Ayo fayose latest news
Ayo Fayose is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Ekiti State from 2014 to 2018. Here are some of the latest news updates about him:
- Arrest and Detention: In October 2020, Fayose was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, shortly after his arrival from the United States. He was detained for allegedly mismanaging state funds during his tenure as governor.
- Trial: Fayose is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos on 11 counts of money laundering and fraud. The trial has been ongoing since 2018, with Fayose denying all the allegations against him.
- Health Issues: In November 2020, Fayose was hospitalized in Abuja after complaining of chest pains. He was later discharged from the hospital and returned to his detention facility.
- PDP Chieftaincy: Fayose was recently appointed as the Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West zone. This appointment has been seen as a move to strengthen the party's presence in the region ahead of the 2023 general elections.
- Ekiti Politics: Fayose has been involved in the politics of his home state, Ekiti, where he has been supporting the governorship candidate of the PDP, Bisi Kolawole. Fayose has been critical of the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi, and has accused him of mismanaging the state's resources.
- Controversy over N1.3 billion: Fayose has been embroiled in a controversy over the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 billion meant for the payment of salaries of Ekiti State workers. The EFCC has accused Fayose of diverting the funds to personal use, a claim he has denied.
These are some of the latest news updates about Ayo Fayose. Please note that the accuracy of the information may vary depending on the source.