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Fayemi Says No N4B Fraud Allegation In His Engagement With EFCC

ByRomeo Minalane

Jun 3, 2023
Fayemi Says No N4B Fraud Allegation In His Engagement With EFCC

The instant previous Governor of Ekiti State and previous Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has actually refuted the claim that he is under probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over a supposed N4bn scams. Fayemi, in a declaration on Friday by the Head of the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, stated throughout his see to the EFCC, “no such accusation was raised throughout his discussion” with authorities of the anti-graft company. The declaration, nevertheless, kept in mind that all Fayemi did throughout the discussion with the authorities of the EFCC in Ilorin, Kwara State, was react to a pointless petition from a group that was attempting to soil his reputation and image. The declaration checked out, “We wish to resolve the issues surrounding the invite and subsequent go to of Dr Kayode Fayemi, the instant previous guv of Ekiti State and previous Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, to the Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “Last month, Dr Fayemi got an invite from the Ilorin workplace of the EFCC concerning a cash laundering petition versus him. It was throughout the height of the preparations for the modification of federal government, with numerous activities and programs lined up as part of the occasion. “A crucial member of the APC, Dr Fayemi was currently dedicated to playing essential functions at these occasions and his non-appearance would have affected them considerably. Comprehending the significance of his dedications at that time, Dr Fayemi properly alerted the EFCC of his desire to comply however asked for a preferable date for his look.” The declaration stated, Fayemi, on Thursday, accompanied by his counsel, checked out the EFCC workplace in Ilorin, and took part in rewarding conversations with the detectives prior to being permitted to leave after a couple of hours. It included, “We strongly think that Dr Fayemi’s see has actually supplied responses to the company’s queries relating to the petition. Ought to there be a requirement for additional information, Dr Fayemi stands prepared to work together totally. “We want to keep in mind, too, that contrary to the news that made the rounds about a supposed N4b scams case versus Dr Fayemi, no such claims was raised in his discussion with the EFCC. “All he did was react to an unimportant petition from a faceless group, the so-called Ekiti Patriotic Coalition, which we highly thought is a front for some anti-Fayemi political leaders, who are attempting to soil the previous guv’s reputation and image.” The declaration stated throughout Fayemi’s period, he served the individuals of Ekiti State with utmost devotion and was renowned for his principled management. “As guv, he regularly showed an extensive dedication to the well-being of the people, driving noteworthy developments in facilities advancement and bring in important financial investment chances to the state. “We verify that Dr Fayemi will continue to support the greatest requirements of stability that he’s understood for, and we rely on that the reality will dominate in due course,” the declaration stated.

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