Ayo fayose news

You're looking for news about Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria. Here are some recent updates:

Recent News

  1. Fayose's Trial: Ayodele Fayose is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of money laundering and fraud. He was arrested in October 2018 and has been in custody since then.
  2. EFCC's Case: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Fayose for allegedly receiving N1.3 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) during his tenure as Governor of Ekiti State.
  3. Fayose's Defense: Fayose's defense team has argued that the funds were meant for the development of Ekiti State and that he has evidence to prove that the money was used for legitimate purposes.
  4. Witnesses Testify: Several witnesses have testified in court, including a former Director of Finance in ONSA, who claimed that Fayose received the funds.
  5. Fayose's Health: There have been concerns about Fayose's health, with his lawyers citing poor health conditions as a reason for his inability to attend court sessions regularly.

Previous News

  1. Arrest and Detention: Fayose was arrested in October 2018 and has been in detention since then.
  2. Fayose's Wife's Arrest: Fayose's wife, Feyisetan, was also arrested and detained for allegedly attempting to bribe a judge to influence the trial.
  3. Fayose's Party: Fayose is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has been a vocal critic of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government.
  4. Fayose's Political Career: Fayose served as Governor of Ekiti State from 2014 to 2018 and was known for his populist policies and criticisms of the APC government.

Please note that these updates are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the latest developments in the case.