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Fani-Kayode’s Acquittal a Shock, Says EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it was shocked by Wednesday’s acquittal of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode.

A Federal High Court in Lagos acquitted Mr. Fani-Kayode of corruption charges, saying the EFCC failed to prove its “feeble case” against Mr. Fani-Kayode beyond reasonable doubt.

The spokesperson for the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, said the ruling by the judge, Rita Ofili- Ajumogobia, was shocking.

Mr. Uwujaren said, “The Commission is making effort to obtain a Certified True Copy of the ruling, to enable it respond appropriately after careful review of the judgment.”

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EFCC to Appeal Acquittal of Babalakin

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) hinted it would appeal the Lagos High Court to acquit Wale Babalakin, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, on a myriad of charges.

The anti-graft agency had sought the prosecution of the legal practitioner on a 27-count charge of fraud, conspiracy, and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct.

“The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to the ruling by a Lagos High Court, presided over by Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo which discharged and acquitted Wale Babalakin, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria,” said Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity.

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