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You're looking for news about Ayodele Fayose, a former Governor of Ekiti State, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- EFCC re-arraigns Fayose over alleged N2.2 billion fraud: The EFCC has re-arraigned Fayose before a Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of alleged fraud and money laundering. The former governor is accused of receiving N2.2 billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) during his tenure as governor. (Source: Punch)
- Fayose's trial stalled over lack of witness: The trial of Fayose was stalled on February 24, 2023, due to the absence of a key witness, a former Director of Finance in the ONSA. The EFCC had scheduled the witness to testify, but he failed to appear in court. (Source: The Nation)
- Fayose's lawyer accuses EFCC of bias: Fayose's lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, has accused the EFCC of bias and selective prosecution. Ojo claimed that the EFCC was targeting Fayose because of his political affiliation and his criticism of the government. (Source: Vanguard)
Previous Updates:
- Fayose's trial begins: Fayose's trial began on October 22, 2018, at the Federal High Court in Lagos. He was accused of receiving N1.3 billion from the ONSA during his tenure as governor. (Source: Premium Times)
- Fayose's assets seized by EFCC: In 2018, the EFCC seized several assets belonging to Fayose, including a private jet, a hotel, and a plot of land. The assets were valued at over N1 billion. (Source: The Cable)
- Fayose's wife, Feyisetan, arrested by EFCC: In 2018, Feyisetan Fayose, the wife of the former governor, was arrested by the EFCC over allegations of money laundering. She was later released on bail. (Source: Leadership)
Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current status of the case.