Gov Fayose Sent a Letter to EFCC

The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that he will submit himself for investigation after he steps down from office as governor of the state.

The governor, whose tenure ends on October 15, 2018 stated In a letter to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he would submit himself the next day after handing over power his successor.

Fayose made this known on his twitter handle, wherein he said he had written a letter to the anti-graft agency informing them of his intentions.

He said “Yesterday, I submitted a letter to the @officialEFCC, informing the commission of my desire to make myself available on Tuesday, October 16 at 1pm to clarify issues or answer questions on issues within my knowledge”.

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The incoming governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, had soon after his victory said he would probe the tenure of Governor Fayose.

“What was received in Ekiti State and the expenditures in that period, why were we not able to pay salaries in the state? These issues should be examined in the interest of good governance.

“It is not about probing Fayose, probing Eleka etc. It is about not repeating the mistakes of the past and giving our people good government. So, we will also involve in looking at what transpired in the last four years”, Fayose had said.

Fayemi had also accused the outgoing governor of wanting to sell government properties before leaving office.

He warned members of the public to beware and be circumspect over the said properties as his government may not recognize the transactions

But Fayose insisted that he is still governor till October 15 and would function till the last day.

He advised the incoming governor to wait till he is sworn-in.

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