A former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has reportedly reached out to his colleague in Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to intervene in the ongoing criminal investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against him (Fayemi) in Ekiti State.
According to information obtained by the Justice and Equity Forum and shared with SaharaReporters on Thursday, Bagudu has assured Fayemi that since the EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, is from his state ; he could use his influence as the former Governor of the state to truncate the investigation.
The group wrote, “We of the Justice & Equity Forum, on behalf of all lovers and adherents of justice and the rule of law, particularly in Ekiti, strongly condemn all and any attempt at hobnobbing aimed at undermining criminal investigations ongoing against Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the former Governor of Ekiti State. We firmly believe in upholding the principles of justice, accountability, and transparency, and it is with great concern that we address this issue today.
“The unverified information reaching us is that the former Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has assured Dr. Kayode Fayemi of intervening in the ongoing criminal investigation against him; that the EFCC Chairman is from his state; and that he could use his influence as the former Governor of the State to truncate the investigation. And part of the agenda was the visit to the Presidential villa by Bagudu along with Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
“As an organisation committed to promoting justice and accountability, we will continue to advocate for the rights of the Ekiti people, raise awareness about the importance of independent investigations, and hold accountable those who attempt to obstruct the course of justice.”
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