Immediate past governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Kayode Fayemi has cleared the air over his invitation and visit to the Ilorin Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday.
Gatekeepers News earlier reported that Fayemi made this clarification in a statement signed by the Head of his media office, Ahmad Sajoh on Friday.
Sajoh said the former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) received an invitation from the Ilorin office of the EFCC in May, regarding a money laundering petition against him.
According to him, “It was during the height of the preparations for the change of government, with many activities and programmes lined up as part of the event.”
Fayemi’s media aide noted that “A key member of the APC, Dr. Fayemi was already committed to playing important roles at these events and his non-appearance would have impacted them significantly.
“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.”
He added, “Yesterday morning, accompanied by his Counsel, Dr. Fayemi visited the EFCC Ilorin Office, engaging in fruitful discussions with the investigators before being allowed to depart after a few hours.
“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.”
On the allegation that Fayemi was been investigated for a purported N4b fraud case, Sajoh said, “No such allegation was raised in his conversation with the EFCC. All he did was respond to a frivolous petition from a faceless group, the so-called Ekiti Patriotic Coalition, which we strongly believed is a front for some anti-Fayemi politicians, who are trying to soil the former governor’s good name and image.”
The statement read further, “Throughout his tenure, Dr. Fayemi served the people of Ekiti State with utmost dedication and is renowned for his principled leadership.
“As governor, he consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to the welfare of the citizens, driving notable advancements in infrastructure development and attracting valuable investment opportunities to the state.
“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.”
