Kayode Fayemi In Trouble With EFCC Over Alleged N4bn Fraud
Afnews Editor
Jun 01, 2023
Kayode Fayemi In Trouble With EFCC Over Alleged N4bn Fraud
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of N4 billion.
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A source close to the anti-graft agency told NAN 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 an alleged fraud.
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According to the source, the EFCC is interrogating the former governor over allegations of misappropriation of N4 billion and money laundering.
The probe is said to be connected to the handling of funds during his tenure as governor of Ekiti.
Fayemi was governor of the state from 2018 to 2022 and handed over to Gov Biodun Oyebanji in June 2022.
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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 bordering on money laundering and misappropriation of public funds.
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The commission in a letter by ACE 1 Michael Nzekwe stated, "The commission is investigating a case of money laundering in which there is need to seek certain clarification from you has become imperative.
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"In view of this, you are kindly requested to come for an interview with the undersigned through the head, Economic Governance Section. Thursday, May 18, 2023. No. 10 Oko Close, off Station Road, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara. Time: 10: 00 hours."
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The former governor had, however, written the commission, seeking to delay his invitation over the allegation.
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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.
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"Our client is in receipt of your letter of invitation dated May 12, 2023, for an appointment on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
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"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.
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