Fayemi, Oyebanji Responsible For Failed Ekiti Airport Project – SW PDP, Wants Fayemi Probed

By Ayodele Oni

The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has called for the immediate probe of former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi over the failed airport project, which the party claims cost the state a whopping sum of ₦20 billion.

The party also accused the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of conspiring with his predecessor to the detriment of the people of Ekiti.

Former Governor Fayemi had hurriedly commissioned the Cargo Airport in October 15, 2022, few days to the end of his tenure, with a military plane landing at the facility and since then no flight to the airport.

In a statement through its spokesman, Chief Sanya Atofarati, the PDP alleged that Oyebanji, who served as the Secretary to the state Government under Fayemi in Ekiti, conspired against the people.

“The present administration is in the know of the charade and criminal act that took place during the last administration, and we are unapologetic in our demand for the probe of the failed airport project.

“It is on record that the incumbent Governor was the Secretary to the State Government under the Fayemi administration. He should be able to explain to the people of Ekiti State what happened to their ₦20 billion.

“The Airport project, as reported in the media, cost taxpayers a whopping sum of N20 billion naira. This money could have been infused into agriculture to improve productivity, create cottage industries, add value to education, improve healthcare , and other sustainable projects that would have had a direct impact on the economy of the state.”

The PDP also called on anti-graft agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to swing into action and probe the project, stressing that the present administration of Oyebanji must exonerate itself of being culpable in the alleged looting.

PDP, had on several occasions, expressed its displeasure over the airport project, describing it as a conduit pipe solely aimed at siphoning the state’s meagre resources

The statement added that the PDP is giving the Oyebanji led government 14 days to investigate funding of the project and expose those and reason behind the non functioning of the airport .