Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has been invited in by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to testify over charges of money laundering.
Fayemi was asked to appear before the EFCC’s zonal command office in Kwara, Nigeria’s North-Central region, on May 18 in a letter dated May 12 from Micheal Nzekwe, the organization’s zonal commander.
Fayemi’s attorney, however, justified the scheduling issue in a written answer to the invitation, noting that his client would be unable to attend on that day because he is preparing for a public presentation and publication of two new books in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Additionally, Fayemi’s attorney requested that the EFCC postpone the invitation until Tuesday, May 30, 2023, following the swearing-in of President-elect Bola Tinubu, who would take office on May 29.
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According to the letter: “Our client is engaged on the 18th day of May 2023 as he is preparing for a public presentation and launching of two new books in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Our client has also committed himself to other programs between the 19th of May, 2023 and the 24th of May, 2023 before he received your invitation.”
“We humbly request that you adjourn the invitation of our client to Tuesday 30th of May, 2023,” appealed Fayemi’s lawyer.
“We look forward to a positive response from you. Kindly accept our warm assurances in professional regard. Thanks.”
