News on fayose
Ayo Fayose is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Ekiti State from 2014 to 2018. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Arrest and Detention: In October 2018, Fayose was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on allegations of misappropriating public funds during his tenure as governor. He was detained for several months before being granted bail in November 2018.
- Trial: Fayose's trial began in November 2018, with the EFCC accusing him of stealing N2.2 billion from the state's treasury. In January 2020, the trial was adjourned to March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Health Issues: In February 2020, Fayose was hospitalized in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, after complaining of chest pain. He was later discharged from the hospital and returned to his home.
- Political Activities: Despite his legal troubles, Fayose has remained active in politics. In January 2020, he announced his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- PDP Crisis: Fayose has been involved in a bitter feud with the leadership of the PDP, particularly the National Chairman, Uche Secondus. In February 2020, Fayose accused Secondus of being responsible for the party's poor performance in the 2019 general elections.
- Court Ruling: In March 2020, a Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti ruled that Fayose's trial should continue despite his alleged health issues. The court also ordered Fayose to appear in court for his trial.
- EFCC's Fresh Charges: In April 2020, the EFCC filed fresh charges against Fayose, accusing him of laundering N1.3 billion. Fayose has denied the allegations and vowed to clear his name.
These are some of the recent news updates about Ayo Fayose. Please note that the accuracy of the information may vary depending on the source.