Kayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State, is being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged misappropriation of N4 billion. The ex-governor is being interrogated at the zonal command of the anti-graft agency in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, The PUNCH reports. Fayemi reportedly arrived at the EFCC office at about 9:40 am on Thursday. “I’m not sure whether he’d be released today or detained. However, he’s not the only former governor that’s currently being probed by the commission,” a source told the newspaper.
Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC Grills Former Governor Fayemi Over Alleged Misappropriation Of N4BillionKayode Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti State, is being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the alleged misappropriation of N4 billion.
The former governor pleaded with the commission to allow him to present a book in honour of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, on May 19, before honouring the invitation. The letter addressed to Fayemi, dated May 12, read, “The commission is investigating a case of money laundering in which the need to seek certain clarifications from you has become imperative.
“Our client is in receipt of your letter of invitation dated 12th May 2023 for an appointment on Thursday, 18th of May, 2023,” Fayemi’s lawyer had noted. SaharaReporters had exclusively reported how Fayemi had been lobbying for appointment in the cabinet of President Tinubu. “He has asked Governor Wike, Governor Badaru and others to pressure Tinubu to give him a ministerial slot as foreign affairs minister but it was rejected by the incoming president.
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