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Fayose backs Damagum’s suspension, says PDP near extinction

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Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has supported the controversial suspension of Umar Damagum as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Saturday, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by Damagum suspended Samuel Anyanwu, national secretary; Kamaldeen

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APC, PDP leaders pretend as enemies in public but meet in secret– Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2021 0

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti state, has decried the hypocrisy of politicians from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who claim to be rivals during the day and meet secretly at night. In an interview with the Daily Independent, Fayose slammed those who criticize him for […]

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Retire Bode George to win election –Fayose to PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2020 0

The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State to retire the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George. Fayose said this in a statement on Wednesday, September 30 by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. Fayose said, George’s retirement would help the […]

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Fayose backs Obasanjo, says Buhari has failed Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

Former governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has thrown his weight behind ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comment that Nigeria is becoming a failed state under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. The controversial politician said this on Saturday night, September 12, during an Instagram live chat with respected journalist, Dele Momodu.

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Fayose is a dreamer, must accept Makinde, PDP replies

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2020 0

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to warnings by former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, according to findings by Daily Times. The party said Fayose lacked the moral stance to complain about the leadership of the party in the […]

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Obasanjo must go back to prison when I become President — Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2020 0

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has said that the former president Olusegun Obasanjo must go back to prison for all his alleged grievous infractions committed against Nigeria if he becomes president. Fayose said this on Tuesday, August 11 while featuring on “Plus Politics”, a programme on PlusTV Africa, monitored by a Daily Times […]

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Fayose mourns Olumilua, Says “He’s a courageous, upright leader”

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2020 0

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has condole with the State Government and immediate family of the late former governor of the old Ondo State, Evangelist  Bamidele Olumilua. According to his spokesperson,  Lere Olayinka,  the former governor described the death of Evangelist Olumilua, as a loss to Ekiti and indeed Nigeria. He said; […]

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Fayose begs for forgiveness

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2019 0

Ado Ekiti – A former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday urged members of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who may be aggrieved by any of his actions in the past to forgive him. Fayose, who spoke at his Afao Ekiti country home at a peace meeting he convened with […]

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Fayose’s Trial: EFCC accused of “Prosecutorial misconduct” over replacement of witness who contradicted himself

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

Attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to introduce a new witness in the alleged N2.2 billion trial of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose was today, opposed by the defense counsel, accusing the anti-corruption agency of engaging in prosecutorial misconduct. Fayose’s lawyers, Ola Olanipekun (SAN) and Olalekan Ojo (SAN), had opposed the […]

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EFCC Seals Properties Linked to Ekiti State Former Gov Ayodele Fayose in Ado Ekiti

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

…Properties Sealed Include Radio Station And Filling Station. No fewer than ten choice properties allegedly owned by former governor Ayodele Fayose in Ekiti State capital city have been sealed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). The houses include one located at Fajuyi Park beside the old Mr Biggs in Ado Ekiti which was specifically designed […]

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N6.9bn fraud: EFCC begins trial of ex- Gov. Fayose

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

The criminal trial of former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, commenced before a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. The erstwhile Governor is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following his alleged involvement in N6.9 billion fraud. Fayose was arraigned by the EFCC on October 22 alongside his company […]

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For Debasing Ekiti Value:Fayose must apologise- says Fayemi aide

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2018 0

Governor Kayode Fayemi’s aide, Segun Dipe has called on immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose to apologise to the people of the state, “for despoiling their values and giving them poor image in the eyes of the world”. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Fayemi on Public Communications, Segun Dipe, who […]

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N6.9bn fraud: Fayose meets N50m bail conditions, regains freedom

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2018 0

Five days after a former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose was granted bail by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, the erstwhile governor on Monday was sighted at the court premises perfecting his bail bond. Apparently a freed man, the former governor, who entered the court premises almost at the close of official hour, was […]

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N6.9bn fraud: Fayose gets N50m bail, trial begins Nov 19

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

Respite, on Wednesday, came the way of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, as a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos granted him bail in the sum of N50 million. Fayose, who arrived in a white Nissan MV350 bus at about 8:20am amidst tight security, is standing trial on charges bordering on alleged N6.9billion electioneering campaign […]

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EFCC arraigns Fayose over N6.9bn fraud as judge remands him in custody

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

Amidst tight security on Monday, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose appeared before a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, to answer charges bordering on alleged involvement in N6.9 billion electioneering campaign fraud. Fayose, who arrived the court premises with a pair of blue jeans and multi-coloured shirt at about 8:35am in a white Nissan MV350 […]

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Fayose still in EFCC’s custody

Ihesiulo Grace 20 October 2018 0

Former Governor of Ekiti state, Mr Ayodele Fayose, who reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Tuesday, on the commission’s invitation, is still in its custody. But, the commission has declined comment on the issue, preferring the media await developments on it. Head of Media and Publicity of the commission, […]

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Fayose spends the night in EFCC detention

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose spent his first day out of office on Tuesday in the detention cell of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. After the dramatic scenes he created yesterday on his arrival at the agency’s office, he was taken into custody. He will be grilled on his […]

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I’m not a coward, I’ll be at EFCC today, Fayose insists

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2018 0

…As PDP alleges Presidency’s order to detain him indefinitely Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, reiterated his pledge to submit himself at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by 1pm today, saying he is not a coward. Fayose, who declared that he has no apologies to anybody for his […]

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Family seeks prosecution of Fayose over Daramola’s murder

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2018 0

The family of the late World Bank consultant, Dr Ayodeji Daramola, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, asking him to arrest and prosecute the outgoing Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose over his alleged involvement in the murder of the late technocrat. Daramola was assassinated on August 14, 2006 in his Ijan-Ekiti country […]

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Alleged imposition: Crisis Hits Ekiti PDP, Aspirants Protest

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2018 0

…Appeal committee escape by whiskers Crisis has again hit Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the party is now embroiled in crisis following alleged imposition. Aspirants for the National Assembly elections for the 2019 general polls stormed the party and held a violent protest against the party. The agrived aspirants for […]