The Real Story of Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State

The Untold Story of How Ayo Fayose Rose to National Fame from Being a Common Hustler

JANUARY 3, 2018 DAMILOLA EKITINEWS

Many people will probably not believe it – the man, Ayodele Fayose who now governs Ekiti State was rail-roaded into becoming a politician as a result of a carefree weekend trip to Ado Ekiti in search of a lady after his heart.

Parrots have discovered that the then young but successful Ayo embarked on a weekend trip to his state and that singular trip transformed his life to become what is now known as the Ayo Fayose Phenomenon.

Permit us to recount the story exactly as we heard it from our source who, we believe is very close to the Ekiti young man!

“Ayo was a big hustler who drove taxis, commercial buses and did almost everything possible for him to make it in life. By the time he was 31 years old in 2001, he had already made it as a businessman who made so much money selling auto vehicles and other imported hard wares.

“All his life, except for when he traveled overseas, Fayose schooled and lived in Ibadan. On this particular weekend, he made up his mind to embark on a trip to Ado Ekiti to meet up with a young lady, a neighbor (names withheld). Because of his status as a married man, and the status of the lady as a student living with a very strict Jehovah’s Witness father, he could not make headways with the lady in Ibadan.

“Fortunately, the lady schooled in Ado Ekiti. So, he decided to go to Ado to meet up the lady after being invited several times. He was visiting Ado Ekiti as an ‘Ekitiman abroad’.

“This was around 2001. He got to Ekiti, drove into Olujoda Hotel in Ado. It was while at the hotel, I think on a Friday evening while enjoying at the bar that he met a man who said he wanted to buy a water tanker. Of course, Fayose zeroed in to sell to this young man since he had at least 10 of such vehicles inside his warehouse in Ibadan.

“He thus instructed his manager in Ibadan to arrange to bring one to Ado the following day. When the water tanker arrived, the man filled it up with water to ensure that it was not leaking. At the end of the day, the buyer and seller could not agree on a price. Fayose got angry. He proceeded to ask his driver to return the tanker to Ibadan.

“Before embarking on the return trip, Fayose instructed the driver to empty the content in the tank on to the road. This drew the attention of fellow Ekiti men and women who promptly brought out water fetching utensils from everywhere and anywhere.

“This was a shocking experience to the youthful Ayodele. He got more shocked when he saw the long queue of buckets neatly arranged by his compatriots who needed the content of the vehicle so badly.

 “Ayo started to ask questions – are you people this water-starved? He got the affirmation. Ayo’s creative brain started working at dizzying pace. There and then, he asked the driver to go fetch more water and give out to Ekiti people – free.

“Before he knew what was happening, and because of the compassion he had for his people, it took him less than a month to increase the number of water tankers he brought into Ekiti. By this time, he was not thinking about jumping into the murky waters of politics.

“Somewhere along the line, he got advised to put inscriptions on the water tankers thus ‘Who Is Ayo Fayose? He Who Gives Water Gives Life’

“All his water tankers got this painted on them. And they serviced virtually all the local governments in Ekiti.

“Trust Ekiti elites, they said he was a ‘foolish young man wasting money and resources’ by giving out water that he was supposed to be selling for free but the masses appreciated him. He was later invited to be part of the Afao Day planning committee.

“In the process of doing this, he got advised to rehabilitate roads. Of course, he had a friend, Femi Babalola Jogor who was into construction. Together, they constructed bridges and repaired roads and linked communities. All these got him more popular.“As God would have it, some local governments in Ekiti were invaded by snakes and cases of snake bites became rampant. Fayose brought in portacabins on trailers and started a kind of medical outreach. He started taking care of the health of his people. By this time, he knew he had started a career as a politician.

“He continued along this line till it was time to pick a candidate for political parties to contest the gubernatorial seat in the state. Then, Alliance For Democracy’s Niyi Adebayo was the incumbent governor. Ayo decided to join the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Unfortunately for him, he was a nobody with no godfather. The anointed candidate was SK Babalola, the then Special Adviser for President Olusegun Obasanjo on Education.

“You see, SK Babalola got to know about Fayose and summoned him. He told him that he was aware of his popularity adding that he would be duely compensated by the party. He asked Fayose to step down for him being like a son to him.

“Fayose agreed but begged the almighty SK to allow him to be cleared to contest at the primaries so that he would have ‘experience’. SK thought about it and later agreed. That was his greatest mistake.

“This was in 2002. Fayose was thus allowed to partake in the primaries. Then, SK brought all the ‘muscle’ from Abuja. Ayo did not have any muscle. He had to sell the hostel he built at Agbowo in Ibadan. Brought the money to Ekiti and begged his followers and the delegates to manage and bear with him.

“On the day of the primaries in Akure, Fayose, SK and Olowoporoku sat together on the high table while the delegates were casting their votes. Fayose emerged winner. SK got so angry to the extent that he had to elbow Fayose violently and called him a stupid small boy. He stormed out of the venue and returned to Abuja. Fayose was carried shoulder high and his supporters celebrated all over Ekiti State. The report got to the then President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“When SK, who happened to be OBJ’s friend got to Abuja, he told the President that the ‘kangaroo’ primaries must not be allowed to hold water.

“Trust OBJ, he asked Chief Bode George to go on fact finding mission to Ekiti. The President got the feedback that Fayose had taken over the state and that if the party presented any other candidate, PDP would lose.

“This became a ding-dong affair until the day the party was supposed to give out the flag to the party’s flag bearer. A day to that time, SK gave his own designed attire to OBJ to wear in Ekiti the following day. The President took the cloths and came to Ado Ekiti. You know, the protocol was that he would commission some projects done by the incumbent governor, Niyi Adebayo. After this, it was time for him to go to the stadium where the flag would be given to the flag bearer.

“SK and his people ensured that Fayose was relegated to the background. At the Airport in Akure when the president arrived for instance, Ayo was pushed and kept at the background. He was not allowed to meet the president at the airport. Policemen pushed him and punched him so that he would be demoralized. On the way back to Ado from Akure, his vehicle got stuck somehow. He stayed at that point till another vehicle was arranged for him. He still kept his focus.

“Meanwhile, Chief Bode George kept telling the President about how popular Fayose was. On the way to the stadium, the sing-song about Fayose got so intimidating to the extent that the president noticed too. Thus, when it was time for OBJ to change into the uniform (aso ebi) of the candidate to be given the flag, OBJ decided to wear that one belonging to Fayose’s camp.

“When the President mounted the stage and beckoned on Fayose to step forward to be given the party’s flag, he had to push and shove to gain access to the podium because he was lost in the crowd.

“At the end of the day, he got his flag and by May 29, 2003, he was sworn in as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State. Since that time, his popularity and or otherwise (depending on the way one perceives him) has continued to grow. He is a special creature. God has His plans for him. The Fayose phenomenon has started and is still the issue today”.

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From BBC News Pidgin

People still dey react to di tori say South Africa wan remove sex work comot from list of criminal offence.

Nigerian Human Rights lawyer Okechukwu Effoduh tell BBC News Pidgin say di decision wey di ruling African National Congress party for South Africa take na step for di right direction.

Effoduh dey do research on top sex work mata and im talk say di decision wey dem take dey critical because na life dem dey

12 Facts About Farting You Probably Didn’t Know.

 

Farting is usually considered to be the most shameful or humorous function of the body. Everyone farts but have we ever taken a moment to think about the science and history behind it?

1. Females tend to fart less than males.

2. First used in 1962, fart means the wind coming out of the anus. Pretty apt don’t you think?

3. A normal human being will fart over a dozen times every day.

4. And the air they produce can be used to blow up one

Yahoo Plus, Handkerchief, Ritual Sex: Many Nigerian Female Students Walking Dead

By Flickzvill(m): 11:25pm On Dec 31, 2017

Ok evening everyone, I am here to tell you what an old friend told me early hours of the day that has been disturbing me.

I came across an old friend of mine, mehn you needed to see his car, modern benz flashy rims and see his dressing we got to talk and I asked him the way forward, he said he did gee(Yahoo) and I was like how did you get this far? he replied " I plus up nw" asin (yahoo plus+) and I went foward to ask what he did, he didn't even hide it maybe bcz he trusted me this was what he told me.

*MARRIED BUT NO SEX - Full Edition*

*A Story Written By Ayodele Adeoye*

She came in to the bedroom with her transparent night gown wearing a romantic perfume. Nobody was left at the house after a long day of felicitations and congratulations for the success of their wedding. Who would have thought Sis Rose could get married after several attempts failed at the altar of disappointment and betrayal.

Drinking and driving this season

You would have seen and read many posts on this subject but I still want to make this sincere request.

Please, please don't drink and drive this festive period.

If you want to drive we're ready to help you. Please call us.

Our volunteers will come and drink for you.

Happy Christmas season

Can't stop laughing...

I can't stop laughing anytime I remember what happened yesterday night. I was sitting in a joint (Strawberry joint, Gwarimpa, Abuja) quietly sipping my STAR  when these  two lovers walked in and sat close to my table....From my table I could hear everything they were saying.

After a while, the guy goes on one knee!The girlfriend immediately cries,"Oh my God, I can't believe this is
happening. I can't believe this, wow! Atlast, You are proposing to me...

The guy who was still on one knee calmly with fear on his face said to the girl: "shhhhhh!! Don't make noise, my wife just walked in!"
The girl fainted!.....😎😎😎😎😎

Have a great day.

GUYS DON’T EVER GET CONFUSED...

One fateful morning, you walk into the office. You notice that Jumoke the secretary, has her head on her desk. She is sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. You move close, raise her head and she immediately falls into your arms. Her multicolored face, and tears, ruins your very fine shirt. Finally, she calms down and explains that she’s currently having relationship issues.

Instantly, the burden bearer in you pops out. You give her a shoulder, and a chest, to lean on. After that day, you become her confidant.
Over the weeks, you become very close. You go out, eat, swim and do everything else together. You become her therapist. Tongues begin to wag at the office but you ignore them.

Your bond with Jumoke begins to grow stronger. And your bond with Tinuke your partner who knows nothing about Jumoke begins to wax weaker.

Your partner begins to see less of you, she barely hears from you. She is worried sick at her father’s house, but you are busy helping Jumoke. And some unfortunate chemistry is beginning to brew. Your relationship is suffering but you cannot see it.

One day, you are at the canteen with Jumoke and your phone rings. Tinuke You ignore the call. Jumoke asks you why and you tell her that the caller is one of the less-privileged church people that you are responsible for. So you begin to drift away from your partner and as you watch Jumoke become happier, your mind tells you to go for the kill.

After subjecting Tinuke to emotional torture for long, she finally walks away. You smile to yourself. Good riddance, you exclaim. From that moment, you begin to bid your time. Every day and night, you rehearse your lines, waiting for the perfect moment to ask Jumoke out.

Finally, the day comes; at the same canteen. After doing the mushy mushy things that couples do, you put on your most charming smile-the one she always admires- and you ask her out. She almost chokes on her juice as she laughs and tells you that you both can’t be together like that. You look into her eyes and ask, “Jumoke what are we?” Unfazed, she looks into your eyes and says, “We are nothing but pencils in the hands of the Almighty.”

Your heart drops into your stomach as she proceeds to tell you that her relationship has healed. She thanks you for giving her the strength, courage and inspiration she needed. She says you are the big brother she never had. Almost immediately, she crowns you Otunba Asiwaju of the Brotherzone Dynasty. Then her phone rings. You glance at the screen. “My Life.” She excuse herself, picks the call and walks away, chirping happily on the phone.

As a sharp guy, you unsheathe your phone.

You dial Tinuke’s number. It rings. Once. Twice.

“Hello.”
“Hello, Tinuke. It’s me.”
“Who is this?”
“It’s me, James.”
“James? Which James?”
“Baby, come on. Don’t tell…”
“I’m sorry, the only James I know is my cousin. The other one I know died of a terrible accident last week.”
“Baby, please, I….”
Click. Static. Silence.

Then it dawns on you. You seek death but your guardian angel pops out and says, “You shall not die but live to declare the glory of God.” You look for where to faint but all the fainting spots have been taken by the social media “fainters.” You bow your head and begin to cry. But it is too late. You have lost. Twice. Two gems.

Brother, when a girl is in emotional distress and she comes to you, she needs your attention and your counsel. It doesn’t mean she is in need of a lover. In fact, together with your partner, you can help any female friend overcome any emotional problem.

Don’t mistake vulnerability for availability. Refuse to be led on. Do not throw away diamonds while searching for stones.

I tok well abi i no tok well...... 🤗🤗

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Medical Self Care Tips for the holidays

1. Symptom : Cold and humid feet.
Cause : Glass is being held at incorrect angle (You are pouring the Drink on your feet).
Cure : Manoeuver glass until open end is facing upward...

2. Symptom : The wall facing you is full of lights.
Cause : You're lying on the floor.
Cure : Position your body at a 90-degree angle to the floor.

3. Symptom : The floor looks blurry.
Cause : you are looking through an empty glass.
Cure : Quickly refill your glass!

4. Symptom : The floor is moving.
Cause : You're being dragged away.
Cure : At least ask where they're taking you!

5. Symptom : You hear echoes every time someone speaks.
Cause : You have your glass on your ear and trying to drink from it
Cure : Stop making a fool of yourself, position your glass correctly

6. Symptom : Your wife and all your kids are looking funny.
Cause : You're in the wrong house.
Cure : Ask if they can point you to your house.

7. Symptom : The room is shaking a lot, everyone is dressed in white and the music is very repetitive.
Cause : You're in an ambulance.
Cure : Don't move. Let the professionals do their job

ISSUED IN PUBLIC INTEREST

REV. FR OKITE EXPLAINS THE LAW ON TITHES IN THE LIGHT OF GOD’S CONCERN FOR THE POOR

I call on all priests and ministers of the Gospel to rethink the meaning of our life and vocation as priests and ministers. Each person should ask himself why he chose to become a priest or a Gospel minister. What does God expect of me as a priest? The priest is alter Christus, another Christ. What this means is that people who encounter me should be able to see the touching presence of Christ in and through me. They should be able to feel Chist’s love and compassion, his care and concern. My words should reveal and reflect Christ’s message of hope and salvation. During our retreat, I told the retreatants the story of a young priest (and this is a true story) who, intending to bamboozle his audience with high sounding theological terms, kept repeating to them “As a priest, I am altar Christi.” And I said to him what do you mean by that? He replied, you know nah, it means another Christ. I corrected him. He intended to say “alter Christus”. But I added, how I wish you meant the one you said, “altar Christi” because that is also a grammatically possible expression in Latin, and it means “altar of Christ”. You see being a priest involves sacrifice. The priest should be ready to become the altar upon which the sacrifice of the Christian community will be offered. He should be ready to bear the sacrifice upon himself.
But what we find is a situation where the priest thinks he is there to enjoy life. The priest craves a life of affluence and excessive wealth.
The priest should take a look at the inaugural message of Christ in Luke 4,16-30 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me. He has sent me to bring good news to the poor. ..” The priest who models himself after Christ cannot but take seriously this mission to the poor. But what we find in the Church today is an overall exploitation of the poor masses. Some parish priests cannot begin a Sunday mass and end it without calling for two or more extra collections outside the regular offertory. This is highly unacceptable. I call this “exploitation of the people’s faith and devotion.” Presently Nigeria is going through one of the worst economic downturn in its history. Life is at its ebb. Families can’t afford their food daily. Yet they somehow manage to give some to the Church and the priest. We should all be grateful for this. But the greedy priest is not satisfied with this. He must, like Oliver Twist, ask for more, and more and more, until the pockets are drained. That is exploitation. The priest should take cognisance of the real life situations of his flock. Part of our duty as priests in these hard times is to help our people to navigate through the difficulties that face them, and we cannot do this if we exploit them financially.
Let me give you another example of how we are exploiting the people. Recently the idea of tithes and tithing has crept into the Catholic Church in Igboland. Clearly this is one of those influences we picking up from Pentecostalism. However, is it justitifiable biblically and otherwise? My answer is a categorical NO. In the Old Testament texts which speak about tithes, the whole idea was that of a redistribution of wealth, in order to make sure that the people who don’t have would get something from those who have more. It was not something principally to be offered to priests or those who served at the altar. If you take Deut 14:22-29 for instance, this point becomes clear. I call on everyone, both priests and lay faithful to go and read this passage very well. The idea here is that there was an annual occasion for tithing, in which each family was to take one tenth (i.e. the tithe) of their year’s produce to the temple, and there in the temple the family itself (not the priests) will together eat what they have brought. In their feasting however, they are enjoined not to forget the Levites, “because they have no property or inheritance”. They should also remember to share some of it with “the resident foreigner, the orphan and the widow.” So tithing as the book of Deuteronomy makes clear is an occasion for feasting, in which a part of it is shared with the poor, namely the Levites, the resident foreigners, the widows and orphans.
One may argue that the priests are the Levites of our time. That may be correct, but in this passage what entitles the Levites to a share in the tithe is not his serving the Lord, but the fact of his possessing no property. The priests of today (or in the Protestant and Pentecostal churches, the pastor, minister, evangelist) all have possessions: cars, landed property, fat bank accounts, etc. They no longer belong to the poor who were meant to eat the tithes with the people. The primary concern in the Deuteronomic law on tithes is that the people, by means of a communion meal before the Lord, involving one tenth of their produce, should recognise God as the one who gave the land and its increase, and tha they should share it with those who do not have. When we come to the famous passage in Malachi 3, God laments that the people rob him by not bringing in their tithes. This passage in Malachi can only be interpreted in reference to the bringing in of tithes means in Deuteronomy. That is to say, God laments that people were not bringing their tithes to the temple to eat as the Law requires, but were eating them them at home. And by doing so, the poor people including the Levites, the widows and orphans, could not get their own share. God’s concern for the poor is offended.
Now leaving the Bible aside, let’s talk of morality and justice. What moral justification can a priest who owns a car, sometimes the latest model in town, has millions in his bank account, owns buildings all over, lives in Parish house that is paid for and catered for by the parishioners, whose feeding and overhead expenses are taken care of by others. What moral justification can such a person ever have to demand that a poor parishioner, whose earning is so meagre, should give him 10% of it, under false pretence that you are the modern day Levite. There is a huge difference. The difference is that the modern day priest is, to say the least, well-to-do while the ancient Levite was destitute. When the priest or minister or pastor under the pretext of being a Levite, demands tithes from his congregation, that would amount to exploitation and forming part of the oppressive machinery. Only a warped sense of rightness, fuelled by egoism, will allow that.
So my advice to fellow priests is that we should keep the seeking of self interest and financial gains by the side and focus on service to the people.
On a further note, discipline and self control are very important in our lives as priests.

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