Fayose news update

Here are some recent news updates about Ayodele Fayose, a former Governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Fayose's Trial: Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of money laundering and fraud. He was arraigned in 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. The EFCC claims that Fayose used the money to fund his 2014 gubernatorial campaign.
  3. Fayose's Defense: Fayose has denied all the allegations against him, claiming that the money was a loan from a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. He has also accused the EFCC of political persecution.
  4. Health Concerns: Fayose has been hospitalized several times during his trial, citing health concerns. His lawyers have requested that he be released on bail to receive medical treatment.
  5. PDP's Support: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been supporting Fayose, describing his trial as a political witch-hunt. The party has also accused the EFCC of selectively prosecuting opposition politicians.

Recent Quotes

  1. "I am not a thief. I am a politician who has been unfairly treated by the system." - Ayodele Fayose
  2. "Fayose is a victim of political persecution. He is being prosecuted because he is a member of the opposition party." - PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus
  3. "Fayose's trial is a test of the judiciary's independence. We will ensure that justice is served." - EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu

Recent Developments

  1. Court Ruling: In January 2022, the Federal High Court in Lagos ruled that Fayose's trial could proceed despite his health concerns.
  2. Witness Testimony: In February 2022, a former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, testified in court that he gave Fayose N1.3 billion to fund his gubernatorial campaign.
  3. Fayose's Response: Fayose has denied Obanikoro's testimony, claiming that the former Minister was lying to save his own skin.

These are some of the recent news updates about Ayodele Fayose. The trial is ongoing, and we will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as necessary.