Following the judgment that acquitted and discharged Mr. Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, from an alleged money laundering case, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated, it is already preparing for an appeal as it studies the ruling.
The judgment was delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
According to the EFCC: “Sequel to the judgment of Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, acquitting and discharging a former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose from an alleged money laundering case preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Commission wishes to state that it is already studying the ruling and preparing for an appeal.
“The former governor was re-arraigned on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, alongside Spotless Investment Limited on an 11-count charge bordering on money laundering and stealing to the tune of N6.9bn (Six Billion Nine Hundred Naira).
“The EFCC reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law as it briefs its counsel to appeal the judgment.”
