The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos which on Wednesday, acquitted and discharged Ayodele Fayose, a former Governor of Ekiti State, in a ₦6.9 billion money laundering case.
In a statement issued by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity, the anti-graft agency confirmed that it is currently reviewing the judgment delivered by Chukwujekwu Aneke (Justice) and had instructed its legal team to commence the appeal process immediately.
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Fayose was first arraigned in 2018 and re-arraigned on July 2, 2019, alongside his company, Spotless Investment Limited, on an amended 11-count charge. The EFCC had accused him of money laundering and theft amounting to ₦6.9 billion, allegations the former governor consistently denied.
Despite Wednesday’s ruling, the EFCC reaffirmed its dedication to the rule of law and underscored its determination to pursue the case through the appellate courts.
“The Commission wishes to state that it is already studying the ruling and preparing for an appeal,” EFCC said in the statement.
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