Unic Press UK: The Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, whose tenure of office as governor ends on October 15, 2018, said in a letter to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that he would be available for questioning on October 16 or any other day thereafter.
In a letter dated September 10, and officially delivered to and received by the EFCC on September 11, Governor Fayose while making a reference to Section 308 of the Nigerian Constitution that grants immunity from civil or criminal proceedings to a person holding the office of President or Vice-President, Governor or Deputy Governor, said:
“I wish to inform you that my term of office pursuant to which I enjoy immunity against investigation and prosecution under the above provision shall lapse by effluxion of time on Monday 15th October, 2018. As a responsible citizen of our great country, who believes in the rule of law, I wish to inform you of my decision to make myself available in your office on Tuesday 16th October, 2018 at 1 pm to clarify issues or answer questions on issues within my knowledge.”
