Governor Fayose Reveals Why EFCC Will Continue to Lose Cases

Following the loss of recent high profile cases by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Governor of Ekiti state has provided details why the anti-graft agency is losing the cases.

Governor Ayodele Fayose

 

Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), will continue to lose cases in court. He said the reason is because the agency is fond of arresting people “without proper and thorough investigation”.

 

He made this known in a press statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose went on to condemn the continued detention of former Governors of Benue and Niger States, Gabriel Suswam and Babangida Aliyu.

 

He said their detention showed the disrespect for the law by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

“It is even more worrisome that former Governor Suswam has been in detention since February 26 this year and Austin Okai, who was arrested in Abuja last Sunday, was arraigned in Lokoja Magistrate Court on Thursday, granted bail and rearrested at the court premises by the same police that charged him to court.

“Arresting people without proper and thorough investigation is the reason EFCC continues lose its cases. How can you arrest someone, put him in detention and start looking for evidence to prosecute him?

“On Wednesday, the Department of State Services came up with the most ridiculous reason for keeping Suswam in detention since February. The service said it would not release the former governor because he has failed to cooperate with investigators. The question is; what cooperation does the DSS need from someone that will require him being kept in detention for close to two months without charging him to court?

“One may also ask: is the DSS also keeping the head of Nigeria’s Islamic Movement, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since late 2015 despite that the court ruled that he should be released?

“Are we back to the era of Decree 2 of 1984 when the National Security Organisation had powers to arrest and detain Nigerians indefinitely?

“Also, for what lawful reason would the Police charge Austin Okai to court and rearrest him at the court premises after he was granted bail? Isn’t the brutish use of power by these APC elements getting too much?”

Fayose also insisted that the EFCC had no right to detain any Nigerian without trial.

“Most importantly, it is assumed that before anyone can be arrested for alleged corruption, the EFCC ought to have done its job by gathering necessary facts.

“This practice of EFCC arresting Nigerians, detaining them indefinitely so that they can give indicting evidences against themselves is alien to crime investigation in civilised world.

“Therefore, if EFCC has any evidence of corruption against Dr Babangida Aliyu, the commission should simply charge him to court and use the evidence(s) to prosecute him.

“In the absence of this, he should be released forthwith; else one will also believe the insinuation that the EFCC is holding him (Babangida) as part of the APC-led Federal Government clampdown on anyone that is perceived as having presidential ambition in 2019.” Fayose said.

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Fayose Advocates N50,000 Corper’s Allowance

The Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has called on the Federal Government to review the corps members’ monthly allowance from the current N19,500 to N50,000, saying the current allowance was no longer feasible to sustain corpers with the current economic situation in the country.

The Governor who decried the deplorable condition of the Ekiti NYSC orientation camp in Ise/Emure promised immediate release of N20 million naira for the renovation of the camp.

According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Idowu Adelusi in Ado Ekiti on Saturday,

 Fayose challenged the Federal Government to live up to its responsibility by coming out to tackle headlong, the challenges confronting NYSC, noting that the corps members’ welfare should be a priority.

While addressing the corp members at the orientation camp during a tour of the camp to ascertain the state of facilities there, he promised immediate release of an official car to the State Coordinator.

The governor promised constant support for the scheme and encouraged the corps members to be determined to break the jinx of poverty by being diligent, citing himself as evidence of hope for the poor.

 Fayose who made a surprise visit at the camp kitchen where members of Platoon 9 were preparing dinner for corps members, availed himself of the eba meal, sat down there in the kitchen and consumed it to the admiration of the corps members.

Earlier, the NYSC State Director, Mrs Eze Ukagha commended the efforts of the governor towards the citing of the camp,provision of borehole facility, generating set, vehicle and other facilities during his first term in office. She solicited the assistance of the governor towards the renovation of the camp and provision of some facilities, appreciating him for a release of N650,000 and N250,000 for the repair of damaged roofs and medical bill of some corps members respectively.

The Coordinator promised the commitment of the 2,116 Batch ‘B’, stream 2 corps members to the development of the state, describing them as very disciplined and dedicated set of corps members.

Some of the corps members commended the governor for his love and contribution to the camp which has become dilapidated.

They described the governor as a grassroots man and promised to serve the State dutifully.

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Fayose Emerges New Chairman Of PDP Governor’s Forum

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has emerged the new Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum.

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, announced this to journalists in Abuja last night.
Addressing journalists shortly after the Forum’s meeting, Mr. Dickson stated that the forum decided to settle for Mr. Fayose based on his record of performance and as the most Senior governor under the platform of the party.

Flanked by other governors present at the meeting and the leaders of the party, Mr. Dickson said that the choice of Mr. Fayose was a collective one among the governors.

Mr. Dickson played glowing tributes to the outgone chairman of the forum, Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, for his immense contributions to the development of the party during his tenure.

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I’m God’s Project, Gov Fayose Boasts In The Lord

Speaking during the annual Christmas Carol Service at the Government House in Ado Ekiti, Governor Ayo Fayose said he is God’s project and anyone who plans for him to fial or his State will fail woefully because he has the backing of God. According to the Governor, some clerics had predicted he won’t last more than a year in office while another said he won;t see the end of year 2016 but he is still here today and still ruling Ekiti. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, yesterday, Governor Fayose also warned his aides against betrayal or subversive actions.

“God knows everything and for Ekiti and her people, we are going forward and with God all things are possible. In January this year, a cleric said I would be removed in 2016 and I am still here by God’s grace. On April 22, 2015, somebody said I and Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State would be removed from office, but I am still here.

“My enemies can’t change my destiny. I am God’s project and all that He plans for my life will come to pass, no matter how bitter some people feel. Anybody with a negative prophecy against me and this state will fail.  We won’t lose any battle in Ekiti. God is bound by His words and will accomplish them,” he said.

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Claimed "Release" of 21 Chibok girls may be diversionary, Nigerians want food on their tables - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said the news of  the release of 21 Chibok girls reportedly abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents may as well be one of the Federal Government diversionary tactics, adding that "it has become the practice of the All Progressives Congress  (APC) led federal government to divert the attention of Nigerians each time it goofs."
The governor said the report could be a way to shift attention from the last week assault on our judges and the Judiciary by federal government , which has been widely condemned.

Reacting to the reported release of 21 out of the 219 students reportedly abducted  from their dormitory bed in Chibok community, Borno State on April 14, 2014, through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Governor Fayose said; 

"Nigerians are no longer interested in the lies and make believes of the APC led federal government. Rather, Nigerians want the economy fixed and food on their tables."

He said Nigerians should wait to see the set of girls said to have been released this time around before drawing any conclusion.

"As for me, I keep my fingers crossed on this reported release of 21 Chibok girls.  This is because we were once told by this same government that one of the girls was released and the girl, who was supposed to be writing Physics WAEC examination then could not speak one sentence in English. "Again, it was reported yesterday that Boko Haram bombed Maiduguri, Borno State and killed more than 10 people. How the same Boko Haram insurgents that bombed Maiduguri yesterday could release 21 Chibok girls today is a question Nigerians must ask. 

"Until proved otherwise,  the story still appears like one of the diversionary tactics of the federal government," he said.

Speaking further, Governor Fayose said; "The economy deserves more attention than all these lies and propaganda.

"We have heard enough stories on corruption, the federal government should give Nigerians food. The people are suffering and their sufferings must be attended to by the federal government. "Propaganda, cheap lies and diversionary tactics must  give way for serious governance

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Humiliating Tinubu, Is Humiliating The Entire Yoruba Race, Fayose Tells APC

Speaking through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has asked APC as a whole to stop humiliating one of its National leaders, Asiwaju Bola Tinubiu saying it is a slap on Yoruba race and as a matter of fact, it is insulting the entire race too. He said;

“Even though I am not a member of the APC and I will never be, I have elected to stand in defence of the Yoruba nation once again by saying no to the continuous dishonourable treatment being meted out to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, having paid his dues.

“If Tinubu is allowed to be embarrassed and disgraced, just the way our past leaders were humiliated by these same elements, the Yoruba nation would have been made to suffer for uprightness.”

“It is unfortunate that Tinubu is now being vilified in a party he invested heavily in, and his fellow kinsmen that he brought up politically are part of this conspiracy.

“In their desperation, they have even tried to set him against the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, by insinuating that he tried to prevent his (Osinbajo’s) emergence as President Mohammadu Buhari’s running mate; this is sad.

“When other tribes protect their own people; it is becoming historically common among the Yoruba people to allow themselves to be used against their leaders just for momentary political gains at the expense of the collective interest of the Yoruba nation.

“It should be noted that the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo was sent to jail by the conspiracy and collaboration of some Yoruba people with the external aggressors.”

He further said Tinubu was a prominent stakeholder and should not be humiliated.

“Most importantly, it is my position that irrespective of political affiliation, no leader of the Yoruba nation must be vilified unduly, especially by the same people who humiliated our past leaders like Obafemi Awolowo, Adekunle Ajasin, Bola Ige, Bisi Onabanjo, Lateef Jakande and others.

“To me, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu should not just be seen as an APC leader, but acknowledged as a major stakeholder in the Yoruba nation that we must all protect beyond politics.

”It should be recalled that these were among the issues that I raised when I visited Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State few months ago on the need to work together beyond party affiliations.

“Here in Yorubaland, it is said that if a household is at peace, it is because the bastard child of the family has  yet to attain the age of maturity and those people that Asiwaju Tinubu made, but are now being used against him should watch it.

“I therefore condemn this conspiracy against Asiwaju Tinubu and I admonish those that are hoping to make political benefits from it to have a rethink.”

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Ekiti State Governor Fayose Assures That Nigeria Will Be Great Again

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration and ask God to give them the inspiration, wisdom and knowledge to lead the country.

He expressed hope that the country would be great again, urging all to adhere to the tenets of peace, perseverance, tolerance, peace and love for one another as preached by Islam.

 The governor stated this in a congratulatory message to Muslims on the celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, on Sunday in Ado Ekiti.

“We are all one another’s brother’s keeper and so we should leave peacefully, tolerate one another and most of all persevere in this era of economic recession which I’m sure will be short-lived,” he said.

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BREAKING News: Gov. Fayose Makes History as He Officially Bans Cattle Grazing in Ekiti

The governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has made history today after he announced a blanket ban on cattle grazing and rearing in the state.

Speaking on Monday during his visit to Oke-Ako in Ikole LGA of Ekiti state where two residents were killed and others injured on Friday by assailants suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, Governor Ayodele Fayose, has banned grazing and rearing of cattle in the state, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch.

The influential politician who became the first ever state executive to take such a drastic measure in the country, also said a bill to make the movement of cattle from one location to another criminal in the state would soon be sent to the State House of Assembly.

The outspoken governor warned that government would henceforth confiscate any cattle seen anywhere in the State apart from ranch created for them by their owners, adding that the Fulani herdsmen that attacked Oke-Ako and other communities in the country as 'agents of the devil that must be fished out and punished accordingly.'

"We will not leave our lands for Fulani herdsmen and in a system where the leadership of the country looks the other way while our people are being killed, we will have no option than to defend ourselves by whatever means.

"I have come here to commiserate with the people of Oke-Ako over the murder of two of our people by these evil Fulani herdsmen. I am also here to assure that this will be the last time your community will be invaded by Fulani herdsmen under whatever guise.

"I have directed that cattle rearing and grazing should stop in Ekiti State and those interested in cattle farming should henceforth do so in their own cattle ranch.

"No more movement of cattle from one location to another in the State and any cattle seen anywhere in Ekiti State apart from the ranch created for them by their owners will be confiscated by the government and their owners will be prosecuted.

"A bill to this effect will be sent to House of Assembly for passage into law to criminalise cattle owners whose cattle are found moving from one location the other in the State.

"If President Muhammadu Buhari, who is the patron of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has refused to call the herdsmen to order, we in Ekiti will no longer harbour herdsmen who go about killing our people, destroying our farmlands and raping our women.

"If the same President Buhari that was so concerned about the killing of Fulani herdsmen in in Saki, Oke Ogun Area of Oyo State such that he, as a private citizen led Arewa to Ibadan on October 13, 2000, to confront the then Governor of Oyo State, late Alhaji Lam Adesina is now keeping silent when the same herdsmen are killing our people, we must rise and defend ourselves.

"It is our duty to protect our people and we are going to do that without fear or favour. One wonders how Nigerians can go back to farming when those already in the farms are losing billions of naira worth of crops to destruction of their farmlands by the Fulani Herdsmen and the Federal Government is not doing anything about it," the governor said.

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