Fayemi Clears Air on EFCC Invitation, Says No N4b Fraud Case Against Him

The former governor of Ekiti State and ex-Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, has debunked the rumours of being under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged N4 billion fraud.

In a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi clarified that his visit to the EFCC office in Ilorin on Thursday was not related to any such accusation.

He said he was invited by the anti-graft agency to respond to a “frivolous petition” by a faceless group that was bent on tarnishing his reputation.

The statement read, “Last month, Dr Fayemi received an invitation from the Ilorin office of the EFCC regarding a money laundering petition against him.

“Understanding the significance of his commitments at that time, Dr Fayemi duly notified the EFCC of his willingness to cooperate but requested a more suitable date for his appearance.”

Fayemi, who was accompanied by his lawyer, reportedly had a productive discussion with the investigators and was allowed to leave after a few hours.

The statement added, “We firmly believe that Dr Fayemi’s visit has provided answers to the agency’s inquiries regarding the petition. However, should there be a need for further clarification, Dr Fayemi stands ready to cooperate fully.”

The statement also dismissed the alleged N4b fraud case as a fabrication, stating, “Contrary to the news that made the rounds about a purported N4b fraud case against Dr Fayemi, no such allegation was raised in his conversation with the EFCC.”

It claimed that the petition was lodged by an anonymous group, the “Ekiti Patriotic Coalition,” suspected to be a front for anti-Fayemi politicians.

The statement lauded Fayemi’s achievements as governor of Ekiti State from 2018 to 20221, highlighting his dedication, principled leadership, and contributions to infrastructure development and investment opportunities in Ekiti State.

It concluded, “We affirm that Dr Fayemi will continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity that he’s known for, and we trust that the truth will prevail in due course.”

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