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Fani-Kayode Speaks after Alleged Arrest by EFCC over Forgery
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Fani-Kayode Speaks after Alleged Arrest by EFCC over Forgery

by  Nurudeen Lawal 2 min read
  • Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode has said he was not arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
  • Fani-Kayode said he honoured the EFCC's invitation and left the agency's office in Lagos around 8.30pm on Tuesday, November 23
  • The former minister who said the EFCC operatives were polite and professional said he was granted bail on self-recognition

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Lagos, Nigeria - Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, has denied being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren, had earlier confirmed Fani-Kayode’s arrest on Tuesday evening, November 23, according to Daily Trust.

Fani-Kayode Denies Being Arrested by EFCC
Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode says he was invited by the EFCC, not arrested. Photo credit: Femi Fani-Kayode
Source: Facebook

Fani-Kayode was reported to have been nabbed and subsequently taken to the Lagos Zonal Office of the anti-graft agency for alleged manipulation and forgery of documents.

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The Punch also reported the arrest of the ex-minister who dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in September.

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However, taking to his Facebook page, Fani-Kayode said he was only invited by the anti-graft agency, not arrested.

The post reads:

"Just arrived at the George Hotel for dinner. I was never arrested by the EFCC. I was invited & I flew down to Lagos to see them. I arrived in their office at 2.00pm & left at 8.30pm. I was granted bail on self recognition. They were very polite & professional. Thanks be to God."

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Fani-Kayode was being investigated on a fresh case bordering on forgery before a Federal High Court in Lagos.

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The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had reported that the Lagos command of the EFCC was expecting Fani-Kayode on Wednesday, November 24. He was reportedly expected to answer questions on possible forgery of hospital documents to deceive the court handling his money-laundering case with a view to stalling the hearing.

The anti-graft agency after receiving the defendant’s latest letter observed the trend in Fani-Kayode’s letters getting adjournments.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nurudeen Lawal (Head of Politics and Current Affairs Desk) Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature-in-English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

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