Categories: News

Court grants Fayose permission for overseas medical trip

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted permission to a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, to get medical treatment abroad.

The judge, C.J. Aneke, granted him the permission on Friday following an application by his lawyer, Ola Olanipekun.

The former governor is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged N2.2 billion fraud.

He was earlier granted medical-trip permits in July and in December 2019.

Fayose stirred controversy in the last trip after he was seen dancing salsa and posing for pictures at a relaxation spot when he was supposed to be receiving medical care.

He reacted to the controversy by saying he was on “medical check-up, not admission”.

The recent application was not opposed by Rotimi Jacobs, prosecuting counsel of the EFCC.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

UNGA 81: Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran if No Deal Is Reached

UNGA 81: Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran if No Deal Is Reached United States President…

7 hours ago

Mambilla: Malami Defends $200m Settlement, Rejects ICC Corruption Findings

Mambilla: Malami Defends $200m Settlement, Rejects ICC Corruption Findings Former Attorney-General of the Federation and…

7 hours ago

Obasanjo Family, Orji Kalu Among Nigerians Linked to $271m US Property Investigation

Obasanjo Family, Orji Kalu Among Nigerians Linked to $271m US Property Investigation Members of the…

8 hours ago

Phyna, Nkechi Blessing Take Social Media Feud To Boxing Ring In Lagos

Phyna, Nkechi Blessing Take Social Media Feud To Boxing Ring In Lagos Reality TV star…

9 hours ago

Nationwide Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Give NAF Three-Day Ultimatum

Nationwide Blackout Looms As Electricity Workers Give NAF Three-Day Ultimatum A nationwide blackout could occur…

9 hours ago

Edo Police Arrest Cleric Over Alleged Abduction, Sexual Abuse Of Five Girls

Edo Police Arrest Cleric Over Alleged Abduction, Sexual Abuse Of Five Girls The Edo State…

9 hours ago