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:

  1. Arrest and Detention: In October 2018, Fayose was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of misappropriating state funds during his tenure as governor. He was later released on bail in November 2018.
  2. Trial: Fayose's trial began in November 2018, with the EFCC accusing him of stealing N2.2 billion from the state treasury. He has denied the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated.
  3. Health Issues: In January 2020, Fayose was hospitalized in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, after complaining of chest pains. He was later discharged from the hospital.
  4. PDP Chieftaincy: In February 2020, Fayose was appointed as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, a position he has held since then.
  5. 2023 Presidential Ambitions: Fayose has expressed interest in running for president in the 2023 elections, but his chances are seen as slim due to his controversial past and the strong opposition he faces within the PDP.
  6. Criticism of APC: Fayose has been vocal in his criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, accusing them of corruption and misrule. He has also called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari.
  7. Support for PDP Candidates: Fayose has been actively campaigning for PDP candidates in various elections, including the 2020 Edo State governorship election and the 2022 Ekiti State governorship election.

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.