Former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has denies reports that he is under probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4 billion fraud.
Fayemi in a press statement signed by the Head of the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, stated that there was nothing of such during his visit to the EFCC in Ilorin, Kwara State, rather he responded to a petition from a group that was allegedly trying to soil his good name and image.
“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.”
The statement disclosed that Fayemi, who was accompanied by his counsel, visited the EFCC office where he was engaged 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.
“We wish to note, too, that 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.
“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 further noted that throughout Fayemi’s tenure, he served the people of Ekiti State with utmost dedication and was 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,” it stated.
