The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the resignation of British Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband, and that of Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrats, as a vindication of his call for the resignation of Adamu Mu’azu, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman. The duo resigned after their parties’ woeful performance in Thursday’s British general…
I Remain Loyal To President Jonathan –Fayose
Ayo Fayose, embattled Ekiti State Governor, has reiterated his loyalty to President Goodluck Jonathan, saying he would stand behind the outgoing President, even if all Nigerians desert him. The governor stated this in a press statement issued on Wednesday, in which he commented on the political crisis in Ekiti, where he currently faces impeachment proceedings…
Fayose Petitions IGP Over Murder of Supporter
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti State, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, over the alleged murder of one Modupe Olaya during a protest plot to prevent the 19 All Progressives Congress law makers in the state House of Assembly from impeaching the governor. Olaya was said to have been allegedly killed on…
Impeachment: Fayose Will Respond -PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State governor, will respond to the impeachment notice served on him by members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP stated that the impeachment notice must be properly served on the governor who he said, will…
Fayose congratulates Buhari
Ayodele Fayose, executive governor, Ekiti State,has congratulated Mohammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress, APC, for winning the presidential race. He also hailed the resilience and commitment of the retired general and urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of the presidential election held on March 28, 2015 in good faith. \According to the governor,…
Fayose Asks PDP To Suspend Obasanjo
Angered by recent public criticisms of the President Goodluck Jonathan led administration by OlusegunObasanjo, former Nigerian President, AyodeleFayose, Ekiti State Governor has urged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to urgently suspend Obasanjo over what he called anti-party activities. In a statement issued on Friday by LereOlayinka,Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the…
Austerity: Too Little, Too Late
This week’s edition is with the cover story that looks into the tokenism contained in the austerity measures announced by the federal government to tackle the looming economic crisis, occasioned by the dwindling prices of crude oil, the sole plank on which the economy is built. It is titled Austerity: Too Little, Too Late. Just as…
“The Hand of God is Behind my Re-election” – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State governor, in his inaugural speech, said the hand of God is behind his reelection. Having welcomed five defectors from the APC, who were also welcomed to the PDP by Adamu Muazu, PDP national chairman, the governor said he has come to serve the people. He said the state will witness peace and…
Fayose Sworn In
The Ekiti State chief judge started the swearing in ceremony first with the deputy governor, Kolapo Olusola, who has taken his oath of office. Ayo Fayose has just taken his oath of office and is now the substantive governor of Ekiti State.
‘Falana And His Cohorts Not Better Than Ekiti Voters’ – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State Governor-Electhas described the statement credited to Femi Falana,a Lagos based human rights lawyer as baseless and should not to be taken seriously. Falana was quotedas saying that some citizens of the state will go on self-exile if Fayose is eventually sworn in as governor of the state. In a reaction, Fayose,…