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Fayemi Caught In The Tangled Web Of EFCC Over N4bn Fraud Allegation

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2 years ago

Jun 1, 2023.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Ekiti state, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of N4 billion.

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A source close to the anti-graft agency said that Fayemi arrived at the EFCC facility at about 10 am on Thursday and was drilled by its operatives.

The source said that the ex-governor was at the zonal command of the anti-graft agency located on Oko Close, Off Station Road, Ilorin, in Kwara, for interrogation over alleged fraud.

The EFCC is interrogating the former governor over allegations of misappropriation of N4 billion and money laundering.

The anti-graft agency had, in a letter dated May 12, invited the former governor to appear in its Kwara office on May 18 over allegations bothering on money laundering and misappropriation of public funds.

The commission, in a letter by ACE 1 Michael Nzekwe stated, “the commission is investigating a case of money laundering in which the need to seek certain clarification from you has become imperative.

“In view of this, you are kindly requested to come for an interview with the undersigned through the head, Economic Governance Section on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

The former governor had, however, written the commission seeking to delay his invitation over the allegation.

Responding through his lawyer, Adeola Omotunde, in a letter dated May 15, Fayemi said he was one of the organisers and a reviewer of one of the books published in President Buhari’s honour.

“Our client is in receipt of your letter of invitation dated 12th May 2023 for an appointment on Thursday, 18th of May, 2023.

“Our client is one of the organisers of the programme and will review one of the books,” the letter read in part.

It is believed that the anti-graft agency gave heed to the request of the former governor but immediately went into action after the presidential swearing-in.

The probe is said to be connected to the handling of funds during his tenure as governor of Ekiti.