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I'm happy to provide you with the latest news on Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Please note that the news may be subject to change as it is constantly updated.

Latest News on Fayose:

  1. Arrest and Detention: Ayodele Fayose was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on October 16, 2018, and has been detained since then. He was accused of misappropriating N2.2 billion Ecological Fund meant for Ekiti State during his tenure as Governor.
  2. Trial: Fayose's trial began on November 19, 2018, at the Federal High Court in Lagos. He is facing 11 counts of money laundering and fraud, including allegations of receiving N1.3 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) during the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
  3. Witness Testimony: In January 2020, a key witness, Abiodun Agbele, a former Commissioner for Finance in Ekiti State, testified against Fayose, claiming that he received N1.2 billion from the ONSA and used it to fund his 2014 gubernatorial campaign.
  4. Fayose's Defense: Fayose's defense team has argued that the charges against him are baseless and politically motivated. They claim that the funds were meant for the development of Ekiti State and were not used for personal gain.
  5. Health Concerns: In recent months, there have been reports of Fayose's health concerns while in detention. His lawyers have claimed that he is suffering from various ailments, including high blood pressure and kidney problems.

Previous News:

  1. Impeachment: Fayose was impeached as Governor of Ekiti State in October 2006, just two years into his tenure, following a dispute with the State Assembly.
  2. Return to Politics: Fayose returned to politics in 2014, winning the gubernatorial election in Ekiti State and serving a second term as Governor from 2014 to 2018.
  3. EFCC Investigation: The EFCC launched an investigation into Fayose's activities in 2016, following allegations of corruption and mismanagement of state funds.

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