‘I know why APC is after me’ || 10 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest statement

by Ranti Joseph Ayodele Fayose has declared that he has been an object of ceaseless attack by the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of his unalloyed support for President Goodluck Jonathan. He disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Here are 10 things we learn’t from it: –... Read More

APC, Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State, elections, Goodluck Jonathan, PDP

April 21, 2015

APC wants Fayose to be prosecuted by International Criminal Court

by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has enjoined the National Human Rights‎ Commission and International Criminal Court in the Hague, Holland, to prosecute Governor Ayodele Fayose. The party stated that the governor had made inciting broadcast on the state radio and television by calling on his supporters to attack the 19 APC lawmakers and prevent... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Ekiti State University, International Criminal Court, National Human Rights Commission

April 21, 2015

So this group believes that the IGP’s sacking is connected to Fayose

by Kolapo Olapoju Another one of the many pressure groups we have- is saying that Suleiman Abba, the Inspector-General of Police, was sacked by President Jonathan, because he is in bed with the All Progressives Congress to steal the mandate of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The group known as the “Ekiti Democratic Coalition” has shown its joy at... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Boladele Adeniyi, Ekiti State, President Goodluck Jonathan, Suleiman Abba, Taiwo Lakanu

April 21, 2015

“It is very embarrassing and demeaning” – This Senator is tired of all the abnormal norms in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, Ekiti state has become a land of abnormal norms, where several illegal and unconstitutional acts are perpetrated by the governor, Ayo Fayose and the 7-man State House of Assembly. Some prominent citizens of the state have constantly criticised the happenings in the state and one of such persons is Senator Babafemi... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Babafemi Ojudu, Ekiti State, PDP

April 20, 2015

Ekiti will be very hot today… and it’s all Fayose’s fault – Here’s why

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state may be begging for forgiveness and suing for peace, but his body language and utterances suggests otherwise. 20 minutes after leaving a church service on Sunday, April 19, Fayose made a live broadcast on the Ekiti State Radio and Television, ESRT, where he told Ekiti... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, drivers' union, Ekiti State, Okada riders

April 19, 2015

Fayose appears ready to negotiate with APC lawmakers… but is he ready to do these things?

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose, the controversial governor of Ekiti appears to be getting tired of fighting for his political survival, and as such wants to make peace with the 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress, who are hellbent on getting him impeached. To avoid suffering the ignominy of being the first governor to... Read More

Adewale Omirin, Ayo Fayose, Dele Olugbemi, Ekiti State, Ekiti State governor's security aide

April 18, 2015

Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, knows the identity of the human being with the highest number of enemies in the world. While asking for forgiveness from all those he has offended, Fayose says he is “number one” in the enemy-department. Fayose spoke on Friday, April 17, at a special prayer session organised... Read More

Ado-Ekiti, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, supreme court

April 18, 2015

APC says Fayose’s supporters forced open a casket yesterday…

by Kolapo Olapoju Now that Ekiti state is at boiling point over the move by the 19 lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose… all manner of unlawful acts and absurdities appear to have taken center stage. On Friday, April 17, supporters of Fayose created series of blockades at entry points... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Impeachement, PDP

April 17, 2015

Fayose left hanging in the balance… as court refuses to stop impeachment proceedings

by Ranti Joseph A Federal High Court in Abuja again declined petitions by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State to stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against him and his deputy, Kolapo Olusola. Justice Ahmed Mohammed, during the Thursday’s proceedings, delivered three bench rulings, two of which rejected Fayose’s petitions to halt the impeachment proceedings. The court... Read More

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Adewale Omirin, Ekiti State, Fayose, Federal High Court, impeachment preceedings

April 15, 2015

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun The outgoing Minister of State II, Foreign Affairs, Musiliu Obanikoro, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement validating the governorship election of Ayo Fayose. Obanikoro says he has been vindicated by the ruling of the Supreme Court, regarding Fayose’s election of governor of Ekiti. In a couple of tweets, Obanikoro also spoke... Read More

#Ekitigate, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Ex-Governor of Ekiti state, musiliu obanikoro, supreme court

April 14, 2015

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, the Supreme Court upheld the July 2014 victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The apex court dismissed the appeal of the All Progressives Congress to nullify the election that saw Fayose emerge as governor. In appreciation of his victory, Fayose immediately released a statement, and here are 4 things... Read More

All Progressives Congress, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, supreme court

April 14, 2015

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju The Supreme Court has upheld the governorship election victory of Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. The appeal filed againt Fayose by the All Progressives Congress was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The judgement, which was unanimous was delivered this morning, by a seven-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Justice John Fabiyi., supreme court

April 14, 2015

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju For all his daredevilry and brazenness, Ayo Fayose will undoubtedly be mellow at the moment… at least for the next few hours. The Ekiti state governor will know later today whether he will remain at the helm of the state. The Supreme Court in Abuja will deliver judgment in the appeal filed... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, election tribunal, Justice Abdul Aboki, supreme court

April 9, 2015

Why Fayose should take his impeachment notice very seriously – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has been advised to not treat with levity the notice of impeachment served on him by the 19 All Progressives Congress members of the state House of Assembly. The free legal counsel came from Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who stated that the notice is valid... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, femi falana, Impeachment notice

April 7, 2015

“Whoever wants to remove me will first have to impeach God” – Fayose appears to be losing it

by Kolapo Olapoju Ayo Fayose has declared that whoever wants to remove him from office will have to first impeach God. The Ekiti State Governor says the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the State House of Assembly were yet to served any impeachment notice to him. While speaking at a programme: ‘Meet Your Governor’... Read More

APC lawmakers, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, God, Impeachment

March 25, 2015

No, I didn’t order APC members arrest – Fayose explains

by Ranti Joseph Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, debunked allegations that he ordered the policemen and vigilante groups to arrest members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fayose, while reacting to an allegation credited to Babafemi Ojudu, representing the Ekiti Central, said the allegation was an attempt by the APC to cause confusion since the... Read More

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Ekiti State, elections, Fayose, Fayose debunks ordering APC members arrest

March 25, 2015

We hear Fayose has started arresting APC leaders and candidates in Ekiti

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senator of the All Progressives Congress, Babafemi Ojudu, has alleged that Governor Ayo Fayose, has started arresting the leaders and candidates of the party in Ekiti state. Ojudu revealed through a tweet on his Twitter handle, that Fayose is using a ‘Task force’ to carry out the arrests. Gov Fayose has... Read More

All Progressives Congress, arrests, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Senator Babafemi Ojudu

March 11, 2015

Opinion: Mr President, withdraw Obanikoro’s ministerial nomination

by Chidi Oguamanam When will this Presidency perceive a political opportunity and seize it, even one that could not cost it anything? Why choose impunity over integrity? Recently, Canada recorded a conviction under its extant Elections Act. In that case, which is now under appeal, Michael Sona, a Conservative Party campaign employee got a nine-month... Read More

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March 4, 2015

Fayose awards N1.2 billion contract to Ekiti carpenters

by Damilola Jagun Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has awarded a N1.2 billion contract to the Carpenters and Furniture Association of Ekiti State. On Monday, March 2, the association signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government based on the contract. Chief of Staff to Fayose, Dipo Anisulowo, who represented the governor at... Read More

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Ayo Fayose, carpenters, Dipo Anisulowo, Ekiti State

February 28, 2015

Your blackmail won’t stop Buhari || APC is undaunted by Fayose’s accusations

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, says the series of blackmail by Governor Ayodele Fayose against its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, will not hinder the “course of change sweeping across the country”. According to the opposition party, the antics of Fayose will not deter Buhari from emerging victorious at the presidential... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Ex-Governor of Ekiti state, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Taiwo Olatunbosun

February 26, 2015

Commentary: When will Fayose start performing the duties he was elected to do?

by Ugo Okeke With the politicking leading up to the elections, many have noticed that Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has virtually devoted all his time being the self acclaimed Spokesperson for the People’s Democratic Party. From constant lambasting the opposition to spending time designing and publishing derogatory messages to his enemies. So it... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, President Goodluck Jonathan, Ugo Okeke

February 25, 2015

Fayose is dragging Ekiti in the mud || Opeyemi Bamidele describes his governor as a ‘cancer’

by Kolapo Olapoju A member of House of Representatives, Opeyemi Bamidele, has described Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as a ‘cancer’, over his constant attacks and seeming obsession with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bamidele bemoaned the fact that Fayose was denigrating the age and person of Buhari to the extent... Read More

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Muhammadu Buhari, Opeyemi Bamidele, President Goodluck Jonathan

February 24, 2015

Fayose can’t survive Buhari becoming president – APC explains the hate campaign

by Damilola Jagun The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Governor Ayo Fayose of squandering the funds of the state on fruitless ventures which includes his unrelenting hate campaign against its presidential candidate, Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (retd.). According to the party, Fayose was simply trying to shift attention away from... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, hate campaign, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Taiwo Olatubosun

February 23, 2015

Sonala Olumhense: The political armed robbery in Ekiti

by Sonala Olumhense Few things in Nigeria can demonstrate why Nigeria does not work as the “Ekitigate” tape does. Every time there is the opportunity to do the right—and sometimes easier—thing, Mr. Jonathan chooses the wrong. You know, if the Ekiti gubernatorial rigging conference of June 20, 2014 were a television or stage... Read More

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February 10, 2015

Akin Rotimi: Dr. Kayode Fayemi, an apostle of civility, turns 50

by Akin Rotimi Dr. John Kayode Fayemi was 50 on Monday, February 9, 2015. One of his close aides Akin Rotimi writes about his boss, the former Governor of Ekiti State. On our shores, politicians have earned a not entirely undeserved reputation for knavery, venality and self-aggrandizement. There is a profound disdain about politicians and... Read More

bashorun mko abiola, Ekiti State, john kayode fayemi, Kudirat Abiola

February 6, 2015

Opinion: Transactional politics, that’s what delays Nigeria’s progress

by Mary Olushoga As with many African countries, when there is the combination of transactional democracy, which attracts a certain type of leadership along with high poverty levels and unemployment rates, it presents a ticking time bomb. Nigeria’s practice of transactional democracy is delaying its progress and development due to the large numbers of... Read More

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January 28, 2015

‘Fayose has done nothing for Ekiti in 100 days’ – APC fumes in 5 quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of having no achievements to show for his 100 days in office. The party accused Fayose of claiming several projects executed by his predecessor, Kayode Fayemi, while saying his 100 days as governor has been a “celebration of fortunes... Read More

All Progressives Congress, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, Taiwo Olatubosun

January 24, 2015

Buhari’s campaign pulls large crowd… in Gov. Fayose’s state (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju As he campaigns across the country, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, continues to attract mammoth crowds in every state he goes to. On Saturday, January 24, thousands came pouring out to the campaign rally of Buhari, in the state of Governor Ayo Fayose, Ekiti. See photos below:

All Progressives Congress, Ayo Fayose, Ekiti State, Muhammadu Buhari

January 20, 2015

Why Gov. Fayose goes the whole nine yards in support of GEJ (READ)

by Temitope Onitiju Ayo Fayose, the Governor of Ekiti State, has expressed his determination to work hard towards the victory of President Goodluck Jonathan in the February 14 presidential elections. According to the governor, his “loyalty” to the president is a determinant factor in his willingness to see the president emerge victorious in the polls. Fayose... Read More

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January 19, 2015

“I puked when I saw it…”: SEE Twitter reactions to Fayose’s Punch ad (TWEETS)

by Chinwe Okafor Social media has been in a state of disarray since people woke up to their daily ritual of acquiring a daily tabloid one of which is Punch Newspaper, especially in this election times. But today’s own was particularly interesting. Punch Newspaper ran an advert sponsored by Ayo Fayose on its front covers... Read More

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‘I know why APC is after me’ || 10 things we learnt from Fayose’s latest statement

APC wants Fayose to be prosecuted by International Criminal Court

So this group believes that the IGP’s sacking is connected to Fayose

“It is very embarrassing and demeaning” – This Senator is tired of all the abnormal norms in Ekiti

Ekiti will be very hot today… and it’s all Fayose’s fault – Here’s why

Fayose appears ready to negotiate with APC lawmakers… but is he ready to do these things?

Want to know who has the highest number of enemies in the world? – Fayose has the answer

APC says Fayose’s supporters forced open a casket yesterday…

Fayose left hanging in the balance… as court refuses to stop impeachment proceedings

Obanikoro speaks on #EkitiGate after Fayose’s Supreme Court victory (TWEETS)

Fayose is getting tired of fighting all the time and 3 other things we learnt today

APC loses, as Supreme Court rules that Fayose is the legitimate governor of Ekiti

In a few hours, we’ll know if Fayose will remain Governor of Ekiti

Why Fayose should take his impeachment notice very seriously – Femi Falana

“Whoever wants to remove me will first have to impeach God” – Fayose appears to be losing it

No, I didn’t order APC members arrest – Fayose explains

We hear Fayose has started arresting APC leaders and candidates in Ekiti

Opinion: Mr President, withdraw Obanikoro’s ministerial nomination

Fayose awards N1.2 billion contract to Ekiti carpenters

Your blackmail won’t stop Buhari || APC is undaunted by Fayose’s accusations

Commentary: When will Fayose start performing the duties he was elected to do?

Fayose is dragging Ekiti in the mud || Opeyemi Bamidele describes his governor as a ‘cancer’

Fayose can’t survive Buhari becoming president – APC explains the hate campaign

Sonala Olumhense: The political armed robbery in Ekiti

Akin Rotimi: Dr. Kayode Fayemi, an apostle of civility, turns 50

Opinion: Transactional politics, that’s what delays Nigeria’s progress

‘Fayose has done nothing for Ekiti in 100 days’ – APC fumes in 5 quotes

Buhari’s campaign pulls large crowd… in Gov. Fayose’s state (PHOTOS)

Why Gov. Fayose goes the whole nine yards in support of GEJ (READ)

“I puked when I saw it…”: SEE Twitter reactions to Fayose’s Punch ad (TWEETS)

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