By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Ekiti State Assembly Reacts to Fayemi’s N500m Suit Says He Remains a Wanted Person
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Ekiti State Assembly Reacts to Fayemi’s N500m Suit Says He Remains a Wanted Person

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: April 7, 2017
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has reiterated that the immediate-past governor of the state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, remains a wanted person.


 

The Assembly said it had, in the last one year, summoned Fayemi according to the dictates of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

Reacting to a suit filed by Fayemi, demanding for N500 million damages from the Assembly, Chairman, Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Samuel Omotoso, yesterday, maintained “that the former governor’s antics were efforts in futility.”

Omotoso said: “The attention of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has been drawn to some newspaper publications where the wanted Minister of Solid Minerals, John Kayode Fayemi, claimed that he had sued the House for N500 million for issuing a warrant of arrest against him, due to his failure to appear before the Assembly on three consecutive invitations spanning a year period.

- Advertisement -

“As a former governor and a serving minister, one would have expected him to be abreast of due process, especially as it relates to service of court processes which, is at the instance of the bailiffs. Rather than communicating with the Assembly through any court process (if any), or through the appropriate channels, Kayode Fayemi prefers the comical way of media blitz and sensationalism.”

The House noted further that its members’ resolution over the mismanagement of State Universal Education management Board (SUBEB) funds crisis was carried out according to all laid-down provisions of the 1999 Constitution.

He said: “All lovers of democracy who believe in the rule of law know that in carrying out one of its oversight functions of accountability, the Ekiti State House of Assembly, as well as the National Assembly, have powers under the Constitution to invite anybody, anywhere in Nigeria to appear before it as long as he/she is relevant to the issues under purview.

“The same 1999 Constitution, while taking cognizance of some heady elements, also empowered the legislature, under section 129 (d) to issue warrant of arrest to force such lawbreakers to appear before it for questioning and clarifications.

- Advertisement -

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:EkitiEkiti State AssemblyFayemi
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article Nigeria Protests Fresh Xenophobic Attack in South Africa
Next Article Wale Reveals ‘Shine’ Album Cover, Tracklist Features Wizkid, Olamide, Davido

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,560.00
Sell Rate ₦1,570.00

Last updated: 1 day ago (June 28, 2025 10:51 am)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

VIDEO: NDLEA Issues Strong Advisory to Travellers Against Carrying Unknown Bags
Crime Video
SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors on Security Vote Spending
News
Security Situation Improving, CDS Urges Continued Support from Nigerians
News Security
David Mark to Lead Anti-Tinubu Coalition Under African Democratic Congress Platform
Politics Top stories
FG to Plant 20 Billion Trees Next Rainy Season in National Reforestation Drive, Says VP Shettima
International News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

NewsTop stories

Federal Government to Overhaul Civil Servants’ Healthcare Policy Amid Rising Concerns

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 28, 2025
Sport

Paul Pogba Joins AS Monaco on Free Transfer After Doping Ban

Yusuf Abubakar
Yusuf Abubakar
June 28, 2025
Aminu Alhassan Dantata
News

Dantata Family Confirms Burial Plans for Late Aminu Dantata

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 28, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?