Court Rejects Fayose’s Request To Stop EFCC Probe
A High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State has rejected a request by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, seeking to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating the finances of the state.
In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice Cornelius Akintayo ordered the applicant to put the defendants in the case on notice to prepare for defence.
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He consequently adjourned the suit till August 23 when parties are expected to appear and argue the motion on notice.
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The motion was filed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Owoseni Ajayi, to stop the anti-graft agency from investigating the accounts of the state government.
