Alleged N6.9bn Fraud: Fayose Still Being Investigated, Re-Arraignment Stalled - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 28, 2019
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC on Friday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that former Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose of facing N6.9 billion fraud before the court, was being investigated for other matters.
Fayose was billed for re-arraignment before Justice Aneke on Friday, but EFCC counsel, S.A. Obafemi, prayed the court to adjourn the case, saying that the commission was still investigating the defendant for other matters.
According to the counsel, there are no clear directive from the commission on the steps to take.
According to Obafemi, the main prosecutor, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), was absent in court as a result of the situation.
He urged the court to adjourn the case.
Responding, defence counsel, Ola Olanipekun, SAN and Olalekan Ojo, SAN  opposed, the request for adjournment.
According to defence, there must be an end to litigation as the charge cannot lie before the court in perpetuity.