House Allegedly Belonging To Fayose Sealed Off By Ekiti Government

The Ekiti State Government, has sealed off two buildings in Ado-Ekiti, reportedly belonging to the immediate past Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose due to lack of an approved plan and permit.

The state government, through the Ministry of Housing and Physical Planning and Urban Development, state that the erection of the structure contravened the laws guiding urban renewal regulations of the state government.

The building which was revealed to be a twin bungalow with an elevated fence, were located at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Ado Ekiti and almost adjacent the new Deputy Governor’s lodge located within the Government House.

When journalist visited the sealed building on Friday, report had it that the building was under lock and contractors working at the site had left the place.

A paper which was dated Octorber 18, which was attached to the gate and signed by the Director of Urban and Regional Planning in the ministry reads: “It was discovered during inspection by the inspectorate staff of our Ministry that a residential building by you at GRA has no approved plan/permit for the site or bring same to our office to get certification for the erection.

“You are hereby ordered to suspend the use of the building premises until an approved plan is submitted for clearance“, it stated.

Rumours had it before Fayose exited the office of the Governor of the state that he was the owner of the buildings.

Fayose, while responding to the claims accused the state Governor, Kayode Fayemi of embarking on vindictive action over an issue that does not call for the state government’s attention.

In a statement by his Media Aide, Idowu Adelusi on Friday, Fayose said: “Governor Fayemi is only acting out of desperation, and vengeance over the 2014 shameful electoral defeat.

“The property in question does not belong to Fayose. Fayemi’s government should produce evidence linking the former government to the property.

“Fayose has said he was ready for probe and that he will appear in person before any panel set up by Fayemi. So, why the desperation?

“Our advice is that Fayemi should place high premium on payment of the workers’ salary arrears since N30bn is already in his custody released by the Federal Government and not embarking on witch hunting or disparaging his predecessor. The money should not be used to fund the election petition filed against him.

“He should hurry up to do all he could for the benefit of common Ekiti people because time is not on his side“, Fayose advised.

Fayose is currently being tried at the Federal High Court, Lagos, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly receiving the sum of N2.99 billion from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, to fund his reelection in 2014.