Ekiti Polls: Reps condemn alleged assault on Fayose
The lawmakers describe the alleged assault as repressive, uncivil and unconstitutional.
The lawmakers describe the alleged assault as repressive, uncivil and unconstitutional.
Former Governors Makarfi, Ramalan Yero and Ibrahim Shekarau also attend.
The governor blamed “the hawks around President Muhammadu Buhari” for the arrest.
The Ekiti State Governor is one of the most vociferous critics of the president.
Ekiti was suspended from UBE scheme over controversial withdrawal of the counterpart funds.
A court refused Mr. Fayemi's application for an interim order restraining the panel.
The APC has vowed to defend the lawmaker.
The controversial Ekiti governor said outlined the supposed method to be adopted.
“This directive should, therefore, be strictly adhered to by all to avoid the consequences,” the governor said.
“The handlers of our democracy must be equitable, fair and just to everyone.”
Again, the Ekiti governor defeated the anti-graft commission on Tuesday.
The Ekiti governor wins another key legal victory against the anti-graft agency.
The governor had released a million naira, but a local chief says the money covered four not five trees.
Locals stopped a government contractor from felling the tree for a road project.
The Ekiti governor says Acting President Osinbajo should be given full powers to act against herdsmen.
"He can do us the great help by resigning. Not resigning bothers on his integrity,” the Ekiti governor said.
Mr. Fayose argues that quitting office when necessary is also an indication of being morally upright.
The development suggests there is a crack in the ranks of the powerful marketing union, IPMAN.
The governor said he could not be in the same party as Ali Sheriff.
The late Adeyinka Adebayo was the military governor of the old Western region.
The minister described the lawmakers’ action as ‘legislative rascality.’
The presidency says the governor should be ignored.
The Ekiti governor is opposed to Ali Sheriff as PDP chairman.
Ali Sheriff had walked out of a PDP meeting chaired by ex-president Jonathan.
“He is entitled to his opinion and he is free to entertain himself.”
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