The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State, to answer questions about allegations of money laundering.
The commission requested Fayemi’s presence at its zonal command office in Kwara, Nigeria’s North-Central region, in a letter dated May 12.
The letter was issued by the EFCC’s zonal commander, Micheal Nzekwe, and stated that Fayemi should appear before the commission on May 18.
In response to the invitation, Fayemi stated that he would be unable to attend that day due to preparations for a public presentation and the launch of two new books in honor of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Fayemi’s lawyer explained the scheduling conflict in a written response.
The letter stated;
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.
Fayemi’s lawyer also requested that the EFCC postpone the invitation until Tuesday, May 30, 2023, following the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, who will be sworn in on May 29.
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.