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What is Ayodele Fayose’s legal position?

Ayodele Fayose

Nigerian politician who served two non-consecutive terms as Governor of Ekiti State and was tried by the EFCC on money laundering and theft charges at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

Most recent filing 17 Jul 2025Last confirmed 26 Oct 20266 sources

  1. Question

    What is Ayodele Fayose’s legal position?

  2. Present position

    AcquittedPresent position

    Fayose stands acquitted by the Federal High Court; the EFCC announced an intention to appeal in July 2025, and no Court of Appeal decision was found in the sources read.

  3. Detail

    EFCC prosecution over alleged N6.9bn diversion of ONSA funds (with Spotless Investment Ltd)

    Acquitted

    Fayose stands acquitted by the Federal High Court; the EFCC announced an intention to appeal in July 2025, and no Court of Appeal decision was found in the sources read.1 2 3 4

    Authority
    Federal High Court, Lagos (Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke); prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
    Status as of
    16 Jul 2025
    History
    1. 22 Oct 2018Arraigned with Spotless Investment Ltd before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun on an 11-count charge of fraud and money laundering; pleaded not guilty.
    2. 2 Jul 2019Re-arraigned on the 11-count charge after the case was reassigned to Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke; pleaded not guilty.
    3. 16 May 2025Defence filed a no-case submission.
    4. 16 Jul 2025Court upheld the no-case submission and discharged and acquitted Fayose and Spotless Investment Ltd on all counts.
    5. 16 Jul 2025EFCC stated it was studying the ruling and had briefed counsel to appeal.

  4. Authorities cited

    1. PrimaryEFCC Arraigns Ex-Ekiti Gov, Fayose, For N2.2bn FraudEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission · 22 Oct 2018
    2. SecondaryAlleged N6.9bn fraud: EFCC to appeal ex-Ekiti governor Fayose's acquittal in 6-year-old caseNairametrics · 16 Jul 2025
    3. SecondaryCourt Clears Ex-Gov Fayose of Alleged N6.9bn Fraud ChargesTHISDAY · 17 Jul 2025
    4. SecondaryCourt Acquits Ex-Gov Fayose of N6.9bn Money Laundering ChargesTHISDAY · 16 Jul 2025

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Revision note

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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