Comfort Isaac
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced plans to appeal the judgement acquitting and discharging a former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose from an alleged money laundering case it preferred against him.
The EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a press statement issued to journalists on Wednesday.
He said the Commission’s decision was sequel to the judgment of Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, acquitting and discharging the former Governor.
The statement noted, “The Commission wishes to state that it is already studying the ruling and preparing for an appeal.”
The EFCC reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law as it briefs its counsel to appeal the judgment.
Recall that the former governor was re-arraigned on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, alongside Spotless Investment Limited on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing to the tune of N6.9bn ( Six Billion Nine Hundred Naira).
