Ecuador want to be the focus?

Julian Assange, famous because of his 'leaks' during the last years, can be the focus of the world in this moment.
Sweeden required him, because could allegedly abusing some women. All we know that thing since 1+ year ago.
But he decided (seeing he cannot do anything more ) ask asylum to Ecuador, to president Correa.
That thing happened some months ago, but previously Assange entered in Ecuador Embassy in London.
Nowdays Ecuador Chancelor answered his petition with a yes. So Assange received the answer he wanted. But why he want is asking assylum taking into account he consider he is innocent?
Maybe, he think there is something hide like his leaks of reserved US important information?
Taking into account Correa's position, saying that he want to care of Assange's security, why Ecuador's president didn't think in what he is doing inside his Country? maybe he want to be the focus of all the world, but without accepting he doesn't care about the journalits and expression liberty in his country?
UK is not agree with Ecuador's decision, they told that they will not enter inside Ecuador's embassy. But they don't let Assange travel to Ecuador. This case include many questions without solve.