Fayose tasks president on anti-corruption crusade
Governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose
The anti-corruption posture of President Muhammadu Buhari has been put on trial by Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose who challenged him to prosecute a State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), alleged to have received N15m bribe to influence governorship election in his state
The governor said it was only when that is done that the President’s fight against corruption can enjoy the needed credibility, adding that; “If nothing is done on a case as clear as that of the INEC REC, Nigerians can as well kiss President Buhari anti-corruption fight goodbye.”
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor said it was worrisome that despite that details of the two bank accounts of the REC, which showed that N15 million was lodged into his accounts few days to the April 11 election, was admitted as evidence by election tribunal, the REC has not been charged to court.
Fayose said; “It is on record that two bank officials tendered exhibits confirming the payment of N15m into the REC’s accounts by the an aide of the governor
“Therefore, in the spirit of President Buhari’s fight against corruption, the REC and the official that paid the bribe into his bank accounts should be charged to court without further delay. This is more so that there are credible evidence(s) lending credence to the fact that the REC actually took bribe to influence the election.
“This is also important so as to further sanitise the electoral system for more credible elections.
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Gov Fayose is the only one that can look at the face of Buhari and tell him the truth. I will look at Buhari with disdain if he is not handling this issue appropriately
Go and sleep jor. U and Fayose looking for cheap popularity. Was Fayose not the one accused of bribing officials in a recording in February? search for it before saying he’s the only one who can look Buhari in the face.
Yes indeed. Very soon, mark my words “Gov Fayose is the only one” who will look PMB in the face, and say – “Oga, e ejoo sir” (translated – I am sorry sir). Pay attention – PMB is not a man of many words,
but a man of action. When PMB coughs, cancer, cardiac arrest, and other ailments strike people who looted the treasury. Go ask Diezani, and others. Of course, you cannot ask Alamiesigha, but the fact is clear. Have a pleasant day.
Can a stupid man like fayose really look at Buhari’s face and say all this trash Mr Answer? No he can’t, he’s just looking for a cheep popularity so please kindly wake up from your sleep okay. Sai Buhari
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