The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it will appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, that discharged and acquitted a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, of charges bordering on money laundering.
Reacting to the judgment, the EFCC, in a statement on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said it is currently studying the judgment and has begun the process of filing an appeal.
The statement party read, “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, the Commission wishes to state that it is already studying the ruling and preparing for an appeal.
“The EFCC reaffirms its commitment to the rule of law as it briefs its counsel to appeal the judgment.”
The ruling, delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, on Wednesday, cleared Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, of an 11-count charge brought against them by the EFCC.
The charges, originally filed on July 2, 2019, alleged money laundering and theft of N6.9bn.
