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Buhari, APC commiserate with Fayose over sister’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with former governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, over the loss of his immediate elder sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji. The president’s condolence message is conveyed in a statement by Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in

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Steer clear of Ekiti affairs — Fayose warns Gov Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2020 0

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has received warnings from the former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to steer clear of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ekiti and other southwest States. Fayose made this statement on Wednesday during a meeting of the National delegates of the PDP in Abeokuta, the Ogun […]

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Ekiti PDP crisis renewed as Olujimi, Fayose resumes hostility as party ward Congress ends in dispute

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

Crisis in the Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have been at the weekend as Senator Biodun Olujimi’s structure in the party overran that of the former governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose during the ward and local government areas congresses of the party held on Saturday in the state. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila […]

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Ekiti: Why I didn’t sack PDP LG Chairmen – Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that his administration did not sack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmen elected during his predecessor, Ayo Fayose’s tenure, because of his administration’s strict adherence to the rule of law. Fayemi said his administration had to allow the PDP council chairmen to complete their tenure, […]

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Ekiti workers petition assembly over ex-Gov Fayose’s N264m largesse to labour leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

…NLC chair says it’s not true Workers in Ekiti State have petitioned the House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts demanding the probe of alleged monthly release of N6 million to labour leaders by former Governor Ayo Fayose for nearly four years. Acting under the aegis of Ekiti Workers Rescue Team (EWRT), they urged the […]

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Ikogosi: Fayemi lament how Fayose ‘brazenly’ abandoned Ekiti Heritage

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Monday expressed anger and disappointment over what he described as flagrant and brazen ‘destruction of Ekiti’s heritage’ by the immediate former Governor, Ayo Fayose. The Governor who did not hide his resentment over the ‘wreckless’ abandonement of Ikogosi warm spring by Fayose government, the tourist center

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Fayose to Ekiti CJ: Shut up your mouth, stop behaving like coward

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2018 0

Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has told the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, to grow up and shed his toga of unbridled hatred for him. According to a press statement issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, the former governor who was reacting to a […]

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Ekiti govt seals buildings linked to ex-Gov Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

Two buildings in Ado Ekiti linked to the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, have been sealed off by the state government for lack of approved plan and permit. The state government, through the Ministry of Housing and Physical Planning and Urban Development, said the erection of the buildings contravened the laws […]

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Ekiti has not received any money from FG-Fayemi

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has denied the reports that Ekiti State government has received N30 billion from the federal government. A statement credited to Lere Olayinka, the media Aide to the former Governor, Ayo Fayose has stated that “FG has released N30bn to Fayemi’s Govt as part of refund for Federal Roads […]

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CACOL commends EFCC for arraignment of Fayose, calls for diligent prosecution, speedy trial

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the arraignment of former Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose in a Lagos High Court for an alleged fraud and misappropriation of N30.8bn (Thirty Billion, Eight Hundred Million Naira) after the expiration of his immunity from prosecution. […]

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Fayemi abolishes Fayose’s tax in schools, declares free education in Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2018 0

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday, abolished the education tax introduced by the Government of Mr. Ayo Fayose in all primary and secondary schools in the state. Fayemi said education would henceforth be free in all public primary and secondary schools across the state, saying it was an aberration for school children to pay […]

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EFCC quizzes Fayose over corruption allegations as ex-gov honours agency’s invitation

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are now quizzing former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, following his alleged involvement in corrupt activities while in office. The Daily Times also gathered that Fayose is responding to questions from team of EFCC operatives who confronted him with the outcome of investigation arising from his […]

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Few days to Fayose’s exit, Ekiti Assembly impeaches Speaker, others

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2018 0

…My removal will not stand, says embattled speaker …Fayose urges lawmakers to cooperate with Fayemi Few days to exit of outgoing Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, 14 members of Ekiti State House of Assembly, on Thursday, removed the speaker, Hon. Kolawole Oluwawole and his Deputy, Hon. Sina Animasahun. The lawmakers also removed other principal officers […]

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Fayose drags EFCC to court claiming N20bn over security watch list

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

Outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose has slammed a N20 billion suit on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for placing him on watch list and directing that he should be arrested if he attempted to travel out of the country despite being a sitting governor conferred with constitutional immunity against any […]

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APC to Fayose: we can not accept you in APC

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2018 0

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Paul Omotoso, and chairmen of all wards in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government in Ekiti State and those in 13 wards of Ado-Ekiti where Governor Ayo Fayose lives and runs his business have told the governor to forget his plans to dump the PDP to join […]

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We’re ready to receive you, EFCC replies Gov Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2018 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has informed the outgoing Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose of its preparedness to receive him in order to clarify certain issues in the ongoing investigation against him over alleged involvement in money laundering and corrupt activities. Fayose had in a letter dated September 10, 2018, informed the commission […]

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Fayose’s 10 Billion Naira Revised Budget is a Fraud – Minority Leader

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2018 0

…as PDP lawmakers approves it for Fayose People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members of Ekiti State House of Assembly numbering 14, on Thursday considered and approved the N10 billion supplementary budget request of Governor Ayo Fayose. But All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in state House of Assembly has rejected it, saying “it is illegal, unconstitutional and

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Unpaid salary: Ekiti workers threaten to strike, accuses Fayose of running IGR account secretly

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

The organised labour in Ekiti State on Thursday declared that the workers may go on strike any moment from now if Governor Ayo Fayose fails to show commitment to payment of two month salaries and pensions per month commencing from July. The body said the labour has been enduring since 2015 when the economic recession […]

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PDP raises the alarm over alleged plot to impeach Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop its allegedly plot to impeach Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose or attract dire consequences. The party claimed that the impeachment plot, which is being arranged in connivance with the Police, is a recipe for crisis in the peaceful state. This was […]

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Fayemi wants Fayose to prioritise workers’ welfare from N5.52bn allocation

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2018 0

The Governor-elect of Ekiti state, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has asked the outgoing Governor, Ayo Fayose, to devote the June 2018 federal allocation of N5.52 billion to payment of salaries and other entitlements of workers. A statement by the Director, Wole Olujobi, said that henceforth, Fayose must make accountability and human face critical factors in the […]