Former Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday, failed to show up at the State House of Assembly which summoned him two weeks ago to explain how Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds were spent during his tenure.
The lawmakers have accused Fayemi’s administration of diverting N852.9 million UBEC funds while he served as governor.
Fayemi, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development informed the lawmakers that he could not appear due to ‘prior scheduled state engagements’.
In a letter dated March 21, which was signed by his Personal Assistant, Tolu Ibitola, the minister said all matters relating to his tenure can be found in his handover note.
“We acknowledge receipt of your letter being an advisory on the referenced resolution of the Ekiti State House of Assembly dated March 10.”
“Regrettably, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, is unable to honour the House’s invitation as contained in the resolution due to prior scheduled state engagements.”
“The minister has, however, asked that I draw your attention to the fact that all matters relating to his stewardship of public office in his previous role as the Governor of Ekiti State, between October 16, 2010 and October 15, 2014, are well documented in his handover notes, which was duly submitted to the Government of Ekiti State at the expiration of his tenure on October 15, 2014 as statutorily required.”
“A copy of the said report was also shared with the House for the record. The minister will be pleased to respond to specific clarifications the House may wish to make further to your diligent examination of the handover notes.”
“May we use this opportunity to convey the assurances of the minister’s highest regards.”
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