Ayo Fayose
Governor of Ekiti State (29 May 2003 - 16 October 2006 and 16 October
2
Offices
2
Achievements
2
Elections
0
Court cases
3
Sources
The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know
- 1Previous Party Affiliations
PDP throughout
- 2Political Ideology
Populist; PDP; vocal anti-establishment
- 3Spouse
Feyisetan Fayose
- 4Children
Multiple children
- 5Family Background
Yoruba Christian family from Efon
- 6Key Accountability Finding
Impeached as Governor on 16 October 2006 by the Ekiti State House of Assembly. EFCC arraigned him in 2019 over alleged share of ₦4.7 billion from former NSA Sambo Dasuki's office; trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. No conviction recorded.
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Ayo Fayose
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About
Ideology: Populist; PDP; vocal anti-establishment
Key Information
Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeGovernor of Ekiti State (2nd term)
Personal
Age
65 years
Born
Nov 15, 1960
Place of Birth
Efon, Ekiti State
Education
The Polytechnic Ibadan (1980s)
Ethnicity
Yoruba
Religion
Christianity
Offices Held
- 2014 – 2018Governor of Ekiti State (2nd term)
- 2003 – 2006Governor of Ekiti State (1st term)
Recent Achievements
- Populist policies (2014-2018)2014Stipend to elderly persons (₦5,000/month); fertilizer distribution; rural roads [src:profiles:details:v1]
- Public stuntsFamously pushed wheelbarrow as 'Stomach Infrastructure' campaign theme; known for media-savvy populism [src:profiles:details:v1]