Ekiti suffering ‘hunger haram’ – Fayose

Governor Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to pay attention to the sufferings of the residents of the state describing the situation in Ekiti as Hunger Haram.

He suggested that the $1billion insurgency funds should be shared by governors to tackle challenges affecting their states.

He disclosed this after an emergency meeting of the Governors Forum and Speakers of State House of Assembly.

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“Every state has its own peculiarities in terms of security. Ekiti has hunger haram where hunger is catching people everywhere. A lot of people are being kidnapped daily.

“They (the FG) either vote money for me from the $1billion or we share the money for everyone to go and solve their problem.

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“I have challenges and I have to be left to handle my challenges. They should give me Ekiti money.

“My state, we have approached the court for justice, because it is our legitimate right.

“All accruals to the Federal Account must be shared by all the three tiers of government.

For me to get justice, I have to go to court, and I have gone to court,” he said.

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