I hope to God that the news report about alleged graft in Ekiti State of Nigeria is not true. I, like many others who believe in the new generation, will be disappointed and depressed. Not for the first time, alright, but for the high premium we place on the young, dynamic and populist Ayo Fayose - Their ACTION Governor.

Not even the worst critic can deny the transformation he has brought to the sleepy state in such a short time - from May 2003, to be precise.

I had grown to like him and to add him to the small team of performers in the land of looters, heartless leaders and visionless administrators. If this report ever gets proven in court, it will be sad. Very sad.

Dear Ayo, I pray not.