Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti, has criticised those who want him to explain how he appropriated monies while leading the State, claiming that he made his money outside of politics.
Furious Fayose, answering questions on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” was asked if he would share information about how he used state funds while serving as governor of Ekiti. He responded, “That’s a pretty useless question. Anyone who is not happy should also take me to court, as they have charged me.
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“How am I supposed to justify my use of Ekiti funds? I was a governor who never took out a loan of any kind. The people of Ekiti will never forget the good deeds I performed.
“Do you (referring to the anchor) think I’m a pauper? I made my money before you became a presenter. So don’t go there at all. If anybody’s money is missing, let them go to court.”
Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, are being investigated for allegedly defrauding N6.9 billion.
On July 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arrested Fayose and Spotless on an 11-count accusation including theft and money laundering. The defendants had previously been arraigned before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun on October 22, 2018.
On July 2, 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arrested Fayose and Spotless on an 11-count charge involving theft and money laundering. The defendants had previously been arraigned before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun on October 22, 2018, and the case had been adjourned till May 8 and 9 and June 6, 8, 2023 for further proceedings.
