Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State is currently in China for the country’s 119th Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka.
And to prove that the governor is not snoozing while President Muhammadu Buhari, who is also in China, goes about “selling Nigeria” to the Chinese, Olayinka on Friday posted some pictures ostensibly showing his boss addressing a business community.
“Fayose at the Multinationals Sourcing Service Centre, PAzhou Trade Complex, Guangzhou, China, addressing Chinese business community on the need to support and empower Nigeria majorly in technological transfer as a trade partner without over committing an ailing economy like ours,” Olayinka wrote.
The governor on Tuesday wrote later to the Chinese government demanding that the Asian country should not grant the $2bn loan being sought by the Federal Government
Of course, Twitter has been reacting to Fayose’s latest drama series.
Fayose alleges He’s d Most senior Governor in 9ja. Is it By Age, By Sense or By Stupidity? which One? show of Shame. Na so crase dey start o
— Big’Hans Njoku (@Iboboii) April 15, 2016
But why is Fayose a clown. You sure he doesn’t need help?
— Gifted Hands (@goodone85) April 15, 2016
So Fayose wasted money that Ekiti doesn’t have, to visit Macedonia abi Bhutan. I can’t see no Chinese in view.
— OMODAYO (@Omodayo2) April 15, 2016
Fayose is taking insubordination to newer heights.
Can he at least pretend to govern Ekiti?!
— Crowned Arbiter (@otunbola_) April 15, 2016
Mr.Fayose does appear in need of medical attention!? https://t.co/r5JTrnpfTR
— Herald08!!! (@wunmiherald8) April 15, 2016
U people are haters. Fayose went to acquire tech that can turn 1ponmo into 2ponmos using solar. It’s all for Ekiti. https://t.co/KyHyDbqZL8
— the iron is hot (@revolution_ng) April 15, 2016
Fayose is just a product of the society that brought him out as governor. I am sure he is beloved in Ekiti
— Quick Ben (@thechukkylegend) April 15, 2016
Honestly #Fayose could have be an asset but he is not just mentally intrusive. A nation need a rogue like him against oppressor
— Adedayo Toba Crown. (@IkCrown) April 15, 2016
Egbon Fayose, if you want the Fame that much, you should have told us, not going out there to disgrace our Country. #PrayforFayose
— SUREBOBO (@SUREBOOY) April 15, 2016
I don’t believe in the shouting down of Fayose that is going on. We need a (credible) opposition. We need dissenting voices. We need balance
— Lagata (@SHIAMANI) April 15, 2016
Olayinka had earlier justified Fayose’s trip to China, saying it was different from that of the President because Buhari’s trip was aimed at borrowing $2 billion, while the governor would use his to secure partnership with prospective Chinese investors and technical experts without committing the state to any loan.
He later wrote: “When you have a president who speaks to Nigerians through foreign countries, it is better to also address him through foreign countries.”
