Gov ayodele fayose latest news

A popular topic! Here are some of the latest news updates on Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria:

Recent News

  1. Arrest and Detention: On February 16, 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 Port Harcourt. He was later detained at the EFCC's headquarters in Abuja.
  2. Money Laundering Charges: Fayose is facing a 11-count charge of money laundering and fraud, allegedly involving N2.2 billion. The EFCC claims that Fayose and his associate, Abiodun Agbele, diverted the funds meant for the development of Ekiti State.
  3. Court Proceedings: Fayose's trial began on October 6, 2020, at the Federal High Court in Lagos. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently on bail.
  4. Allegations of Corruption: Fayose has been accused of mismanaging Ekiti State's funds during his tenure as governor from 2014 to 2018. The EFCC claims that he used the funds to finance his political activities and personal projects.
  5. Defamation Suit: In a separate development, Fayose has filed a N50 billion defamation suit against the EFCC and its Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, over alleged false accusations of corruption.

Previous News

  1. Governorship of Ekiti State: Fayose served as the Governor of Ekiti State from 2014 to 2018, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
  2. Controversies and Criticisms: During his tenure, Fayose was involved in several controversies, including allegations of corruption, mismanagement of state funds, and human rights abuses.
  3. Impeachment Attempt: In 2018, Fayose's impeachment was attempted by the Ekiti State House of Assembly, but he was able to fend off the attempt and complete his term.

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not reflect the full scope of the situation.