Ayo Fayose

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Peter Ayodele Fayose (b. 13 November 1960) was governor of Ekiti State in Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 16 October 2006, when he was impeached. His administration was embroiled in a corruption scandal involving an agricultural development firm owned by his childhood friend, Gbenga James. He currently stands accused of mismanaging more than $11.5 million in his state. He was a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) until his impeachment.

[edit] Early life

Fayose attended Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo.^[1]

He grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State, went through thick and thin to later became a formidable person in the history of Ekiti State.

[edit] Criminal charges

Following his impeachment, Fayose went into hiding and eventually surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on December 14, 2007. Facing 51 charges regarding corruption alleged to have taken place in 2004, he pleaded not guilty on December 17.^[2]