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EFCC Detains Fayose Over N4.7Billion ONSA Fraud..Peter The Rock Cooling Off In EFCC Custody
EFCC Detains Fayose Over N4.7Billion ONSA Fraud “Peter The Rock” Cooling Off In EFCC Custody In Abuja
Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose Peter The Rock has been detained by the EFCC after some mild drama that happened at the headquarter of the agency in Abuja on Tuesday.
The controversial governor is being questioned over the ongoing probe of the alleged diversion N4.685billion by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
He is being grilled over the N1.3billion and $5.377million allegedly traced to him from the N4.6 billion slush funds.
The ex-governor arrived at the EFCC office in Wuse 2, Abuja in a customised blue Tee-Shirt with the inscription “EFCC I’m here”.
He was accompanied by his lawyer Mike Ozekhome(SAN), Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode and a small crowd of supporters,wearing white T-Shirts emblazoned with “Fayose, conscience of the nation”.
He came in a black Lexus SUV and was seening carrying a bag containing his clothes.
As he was going into custody, Fayose told reporters:
“Nobody should be afraid of the EFCC, especially when you have nothing to hide. I have remained courageous for Nigerians and I will always be with Nigerians.”
He was quoted as telling detectives that he needed to rest, having worked hard for four years.
He also reportedly told his interrogators: “I deny all the allegations, take me to court.”
Sources said Fayose would respond to issues raised by three teams of investigators.
A source added:
“He made a statement where he denied all the allegations and asked the commission to take him to court.
“So far, he has not responded to how he came about N1.3billion and $5.377million from ONSA. He has more issues to clarify; we are going to detain him.”
“There are three teams handling the allegations against the former governor. There is a special team managing his suspended trial because he had immunity as a governor; a separate team for the N4.685b ONSA fraud and the third panel probes his just completed tenure.
“Definitely, we are going to detain Fayose because he has a lot of issues to clarify.”
The agency’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said “The ex-governor is still undergoing interrogation as at last night.”
Dorothy california
October 17, 2018 at 5:20 AM
So peter the wood can no longer rescue himself. stupid man
Femi
October 17, 2018 at 7:45 AM
Dorothy, why calling him a stupid man? lets focus on issues, your response to issues tells people whom you are.
Sir promise
October 17, 2018 at 11:58 AM
please don’t call dat man name because is d man of people.
Omoh Israel
October 17, 2018 at 5:51 AM
Peter the rock now save thyself.
Femi
October 17, 2018 at 7:46 AM
Dorothy, why calling him a stupid man? lets focus on issues, your response to issues tells people whom you are.
Fifelomo
October 17, 2018 at 7:59 AM
The Rock is a very courageous man, this country is in a deep mess! When will Aregbedola be probed? No be ds country we all dy?
David,
October 17, 2018 at 1:22 PM
No wonder President Buhari was right for calling the youth ******. Ur future is being stolen by theses crooks and ur ***** is suffering in the village .
Keep it real
October 18, 2018 at 3:38 PM
still your president is weak and too lazy as well. cause he’s a Nigerian too
Sir promise
October 17, 2018 at 11:59 AM
please dey should allow fayose to reset his life na. haba
Metu Nyetu
October 17, 2018 at 2:53 PM
TRUTH IS, nothing will come out of this case; just another headline they’d use to sell newspaper for a couple of weeks, and thereafter, nothing would be heard about it anymore.
NIGERIA IS yet to start fighting corruption.
Keep it real
October 18, 2018 at 2:54 AM
because this is Nigeria bro!
I weep for Naija.
fresh toto
October 17, 2018 at 4:08 PM
jail this useless fayose…with is big lips he they use take steal money . wicked man , u can see on is face
Jilo
October 18, 2018 at 7:34 PM
Why now you are suddenly courageous for Nigerians? nonsense! please,don’t be with Nigerians now because they are not benefitting from the stolen money. It is now you want to bring Nigerian along with you. Why didn’t you request for your people “Ekiti people” to go with you? i’m sure they won’t. You kept all stolen money in hiding and you want people to go along with you, are you in your right state of mind?.
Matilda
October 19, 2018 at 5:42 PM
I think I lik dis man….just passing sha