Fayose was accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of commiting fraud and money laundering to the tune of N6.9billion.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily – The trial of Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, before a Federal High Court in Lagos State over alleged money laundering has been suspended over a date error.
Fayose was accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of commiting fraud and money laundering to the tune of N6.9billion.
When called on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the case which was earlier scheduled for continuation, could not proceed.
All parties will agree on a new date to proceed with the trial.
Fayose was first arraigned before Justice Mojisola Olatotegun on October 22, 2018, alongside his company, Spotless Investment Ltd, on 11 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering offences.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail on October 24, 2018, in the sum of N50 million with sureties in like sum.
The former Governor was, however, subsequently re-arraigned before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on July 2, 2019, after the case was withdrawn from Justice Olatoregun, following a petition by EFCC.
He also pleaded not guilty to the charges and was allowed to continue on the earlier bail granted, while the case was adjourned for trial.
The commission has since opened its case before Justice Aneke, and is still leading witnesses in evidence.