By Dwelleth Morountodun
The immediate former governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, in keeping with his promise, yesterday arrived the Headquarters
of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja, accompanied by the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani Kayode and Mr. Mike Ozekhome SAN, to answers corruption charges leveled against him.
Fayose who addressed the media briefly on arrival said he was honouring the date with the anti graft to prove that he is a man of his words, wore a blue T shirt on top of jeans trouser with inscription ‘EFCC I’m here’ at about 1 PM, on Tuesday.
He said: “I ‘m here in line with my promise that I would be here as promised on October 16, and like I said to EFCC, they should await my arrival.”
He said he felt embarrassed that EFCC can go to the extent of condoning his street, adding that when someone says he is coming, Nigerians should be given the benefit of doubt.
According to him, he was prepared to answer questions from EFCC.
Wike, Fani Kayode and Ozekhome, who the former governor to the Idiagbon house warned that the commission should ensure that Fayose maintains the same health status after interrogation.
The former governor was welcomed to EFCC headquarters by Mr. Mr. Katungo, who gave assurance that the former will be taken care with all due respect.
More to follow…