Joining APC Won’t Shield You From Prosecution, Party Replies Fayose

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, reacted to alleged plans by Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose to defect to the ruling party.

Fayose on Monday threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over what he described as attempt by some people to take over the structure of the party and sideline those who have been toiling to keep the party together.

In his reaction, Yekini Nabena, APC’s National Publicity Secretary said if Fayose joins the APC, he would not be shielded from prosecution.

He is currently facing a N1.3 billion fraud case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The statement read: “Nigerians know that this is a progressive party. No matter what, if found guilty, he will be dealt with according to the dictates of the law.

“It is wishful thinking for anyone to believe that joining APC will shield him from prosecution if found guilty. Whether he likes he can join APC, SDP or any other political party, the law will take its course.

“It is only under APC government that high ranking people have gone to jail

“So, if Fayose likes let him come, the law will still catch up with him if found guilty. Tell Nigerians and the world, that even if Fayose comes to APC, the law will catch up with him if found guilty.”