Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has declined an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), over an investigation involving alleged money laundering.
According to reports, an invitation letter dated 12th May 2023, was sent to Fayemi by the EFCC.
The Commission said it needed clarifications from Fayemi as part of the investigation, according to the letter.
The statement further disclosed that Fayemi’s scheduled interview with the EFCC would have been held on Thursday 18th May 2023.
But, Fayemi who had acknowledged the receipt of the commission’s invitation via his legal representatives claimed he would not be available for the interview on that particular day.
The former Minister of Solid Minerals stated that he would be engaged in the presentation and launching of two new books in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari.