On Tuesday, while his successor, Kayode Fayemi was being sworn in as the new Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose was on his way to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
While serving as the governor, he was accused of a ₦1.3 billion fraud by the anti-graft agency. Fayose promised to surrender himself as soon as his tenure ended. He did deliver on his promise, in grand style. Peep his t-shirt.
I'm now in the custody of EFCC. While I'm here, my media aide, @OlayinkaLere will operate this twitter handle. pic.twitter.com/PDkR2Q5BJF
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) October 16, 2018
Reactions
Just as his rival Fayemi is sworn in today as the new Governor of Ekiti state, ex Governor Fayose arrives at EFCC wearing interesting Tshirt with the phase 'EFFC I'm here' boldly written on it.
Trust him to make a dramatic arrival 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/eMthUSdSod— Moji Sensei Delano (@MojiDelanoBlog) October 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/Pricey_Mona/status/1052185038266257409
https://twitter.com/the_akpata/status/1052182113246695424
As the inauguration of Kayode Fayemi goes on in Ekiti, the erstwhile Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose accompanied by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has arrived the EFCC office.
Fayose is wearing a shirt with the inscription "EFCC I'm Here" while holding a bag.
Drama!
— TAA (@TweetAtAustin) October 16, 2018
Political Twitter's takes on Fayose's situation
For what it's worth:
Fayose who is ALLEGED to have engaged in shady dealings as a Governor is sleeping in @officialEFCC custody.
Ganduje who was shown on video engaged in shady dealings sleepign in Government House, Kano.
"Equality before the law" is NOT just words.— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) October 16, 2018
It is not the EFCC that arrested Fayose, it is the PDP themselves through Wike and FFK that bundled him into the car, put EFCC prison uniform on him, handed him over to the EFCC and went back home. Tekbir!
— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) October 18, 2018
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NEWS: Fayose is refusing to cooperate despite the OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE we have ~EFCC
People that have overwhelming evidence don’t keep suspects in custody over night. They charge them to Court. Childish Media trial. Babachir Lawal did not sleep in an EFCC Cell.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 17, 2018
We urge @officialEFCC not to be distracted by the drama BUT to thoroughly investigate the allegations of grand corruption against Mr Fayose and if there is evidence, to bring him to justice fairly. EFCC should use this as a test-case to end impunity of alleged corrupt governors https://t.co/ZkF01bplSr
— SERAP (@SERAPNigeria) October 16, 2018
Update!
LEAKED AUDIO: Fayose Refuses To Write Statements At @officialEFCC Custody, Vows To Remain In Custody Indefinitely@GovAyoFayose @ekitistategov pic.twitter.com/hPhMbdqhGO
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 18, 2018
EFCC asks that Nigerians disregard the audio recording because it is "fake";
#Alert The EFCC alerts the public of an audio recording currently circulating in the social media in which Acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, purportedly made comments to effect that nothing will happen peradventure Ayo Fayose, ex-Ekiti governor dies in custody.
— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) October 18, 2018
Read the thread here.
Other reactions
Fayose went to EFCC with bag of clothes, slippers, olive oil, bedsheets, pillow, mattress, English and Yoruba bible.
Other politicians dread & fear EFCC like a plague, today na Fayose dey rush EFCC 😂
— Miz Cazorla (@MizCazorla1) October 16, 2018
Nigerians according to a report are the most happiest people on earth...
Comic relief from every comic event...
EFCC, I'M HERE vest now on sale...
Fayose started this...
😁 😁 😁 😁 pic.twitter.com/zFX2bUXQlo— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) October 18, 2018
Ayodele Fayose submitted himself to the EFCC for investigation
Several days after a federal high court ordered for the arrest and prosecution of Adams Oshiomhole for fraud the EFCC simply ignored the court order
Corruption is fighting back
— nafeeu 🇺🇦🇵🇸🇨🇩 (@nafeezi) October 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/SaintOraye/status/1052551157900595201
According to reports, the EFCC has secured a court-issued warrant to hold Fayose for another 14 days and they claim that the former governor is beginning to open up to them. Read all about it here. And below for other topics of discussion on social media this week.
Ighalo is back!
After costing Nigeria a win at the World Cup earlier in the year, Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is back, making Nigeria proud at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
On Tuesday, Nigeria sealed a 3-2 victory over Libya thanks to Ighalo's second goal at the 81st minute.
#Afcon2019Q - RESULT:
Libya 🇱🇾 2-3 🇳🇬 Nigeria
The Super Eagles left it late but Odion Ighalo scored a fantastic 81st minute winner to make it 5 goals in his last two matches. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Ahriohs0Nf
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) October 16, 2018
Oya Go and buy biscuit.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ighalo ...#LIBNGA GOAL!!! pic.twitter.com/AbMNSv8KGA
— Abiodun (@biodundj) October 16, 2018
With six goals in the bag, Odion Ighalo is now the highest goal scorer at this year's AFCON qualifiers.
Reactions
5 goals in two matches
Nah. This is not the Ighalo we took to Russia.
— Ibe (@maziibe_) October 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/Shawnife_/status/1052278470691024896
Ighalo with 6 goals in 3 games for the @NGSuperEagles including a hat-trick and a brace 💯
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/josseedoo/status/1052262489541541888
We should forgive him already
https://twitter.com/s0m3b0di/status/1051151912664530944?s=19
Okay.. I take every thing negative I said about Ighalo during the world cup
— Noble Igwe (@Nobsdaslushhkid) October 16, 2018
Ighalo is paying up his world Cup debt to Nigerians. We forgive you bro... #LIBNGA
— Omogbolahan Rapheal (@iam_angelraf) October 16, 2018
Ighalo should open his Instagram comments abeg.. We don forgive am
— Obasi ChukwuEmeka (@Denzelking24) October 16, 2018
Other reactions
I hear many people say that they have forgiven Ighalo. As if his life was in any way, shape or form diminished by your opinion of him. Football fans really overrate themselves. If you only support people when they are doing well, your opinion is irrelevant.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) October 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/HonEmmanuel7/status/1052287652161089536
The moment Atiku made Peter Obi his running mate, things are getting better already.
Odion Ighalo scores a hatrick for the SuperEagles.
Drake and Chris Brown squash beef.Goodbye Buhari!!!#NGALIB
— PAUL WAE (@PaulWae_) October 13, 2018
Her: I bet he's thinking of other women.
Him: Ighalo has improved mehhnn.. Scored 5goals against Libya. We just need to work on our defense. Super eagles played well today. I pray Manchester United wins Chelsea on Saturday...🤔 pic.twitter.com/gfH15Myyim
— Alex Oluwatobi (@alexlobaloba) October 16, 2018
Check these
https://twitter.com/josseedoo/status/1052264148309041152
Ighalo making a Syria Defender lie down on Green Pastures#LIBNGApic.twitter.com/LBfNITpymX
— CITY 105.1FM (@CITY1051) October 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/1052263310421315589?s=19
Ighalo is from Edo. He's fighting Libyans for what they did to Edo migrants going to Europe..😭😭😭
— 👑King Boluwatife 👑 OF ABJ (@kingboluwatife) October 16, 2018
Read more reactions here.
South Africa’s Theodore Yach dies at 60
Theodore Yach was a Cape Town businessman and South Africa's most renowned open water sea swimmers. He holds the record for swimming between the Cape Town mainland and Robben Island 108 times.
Theodore Yach reportedly died on Wednesday after being admitted with asthmatic complaints.
https://twitter.com/metrobabe/status/1052818987548114944?s=19
South Africans expressed their shock of his death on social media.
#Wesgro is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Theodore Yach. As a Wesgro Board member, business leader, and sporting legend, he worked passionately to grow the Cape economy and create confidence in our region. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues
— Wesgro - Cape Town & the Western Cape (@Wesgro) October 18, 2018
This is devastating news. RIP Theodore Yach. https://t.co/FJN00WWyPm
— Maria de Andrade 🇿🇦🇺🇦🌻 (@AprilSnowGoose) October 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/Anatinus/status/1052875182539530246?s=19
Saddened to hear about the passing of Theodore Yach, a real mensch. Asthma is a killer...
— Bronwen (@bronespen) October 18, 2018
Rest in peace Theo
Rest In Peace Theodore Yach - the king of Robben Island. May your dedication to open water swimming in its purest form continue to inspire swimmers locally and abroad. What a loss.
— Carina Bruwer (@carinabruwer) October 18, 2018
Rest In Peace Theodore Yach. I remember you as a true gentleman. A massive loss to the commercial property industry and long distance swimming. A bigger loss to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
— Guy de la Porte (@guydelaporte) October 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/HJFriedland/status/1053047515480842240?s=19
Rest In Peace Theodore Yach. I remember you as a true gentleman. A massive loss to the commercial property industry and long distance swimming. A bigger loss to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
— Guy de la Porte (@guydelaporte) October 19, 2018
Shortly after his death, many South Africans began calling for the renaming of the Robben Island to honour the legendary swimmer. However, it is reportedly being opposed by certain parties, read all about it here.
Cassie and Diddy split up
On Wednesday, we heard that American rapper Diddy and his long time singer girlfriend Cassie split up amidst cheating rumours, after over 10 years of being together, on and off again.
This gave rise to quite a discussion on social media globally. Nigerians as expected, were not left out.
Reactions
https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/1052613300758941696
When I hear diddy broke up with Cassie..
After 11 years? No baby? No ring? Girlfriend for 11 years?
Me: pic.twitter.com/t1ykpi4WmT
— Dibi (@xatbiodam) October 17, 2018
Diddy and Cassie split up after 11 years and y'all calling it a "breakup"?
Errr...no. That's a divorce.
— Ultra (@BlancoDismo) October 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheReal_Emeka/status/1052845147816378368
Double standards
Women are stupid.
"Marriage is not an accomplishment nor achievement" - yet they claim Diddy 'wasted' Cassie's time.
"Marriage favours men" - yet they exclaim "not even a ring after 10 years?!?!"
There's a fresh new level of dumb which yall excel at. Idiots. pic.twitter.com/EY3jq0OZwE
— Certified Dyan™ (@IndodaEqotho) October 18, 2018
Weird how some women turned Diddy & Cassie's breakup into a money convo.
"She did not lose, she made money from him"
"He hindered her from building an empire"
Y'all still view relationships as a "if we no make money, wetin we gain" type of thing.
Some things never change.
— B!G X ☔️ (@ExcelJoab) October 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/EtniesJags/status/1052841335437348865
Diddy and Cassie broke up and it's Cassie that wasted her time? What about Diddy? Didn't they spent the 11 years together?
The fight for equality, one step forward, five steps backward.
— Baamofin Lu'Jesha (@O_Nifesq) October 17, 2018
Other reactions
https://twitter.com/Msomifaya/status/1052793534871429120
It’s curious that if Cassie and Diddy were married for 10 years and got divorced, we won’t be saying he “wasted her time”.
But they dated for 10 years and split and we’re saying he wasted her time.
[Perhaps] This shows the premium we put on “marriage”
— Uncle Ari (@MazeDaMouth) October 18, 2018
Diddy Just wasted 11 Years of his life.
Cassie about to Start her Life. pic.twitter.com/XatchEidzK
— S🩶 (@theswiish) October 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/UNCLE_AJALA/status/1052854117134159872
Memes
https://twitter.com/UrbanCulture16/status/1052816217558409218
https://twitter.com/Macnels/status/1052822772089581568
"@theDamorela: Cassie: baby when are we getting married??
Where is this our relationship going”P. Diddy after 11 years: https://t.co/C9JLIv2uMD
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) October 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/bossynyamz/status/1052676518751719425
People from all over world are still talking about it. Read some of their reactions here.
