Drama Unfolds: EFCC Refuses To Back Down After Fayose’s Court Win – Appeal In Motion

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced its intention to appeal a Federal High Court judgment that discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, of ₦6.9 billion fraud allegations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement posted Wednesday on its handle, the commission expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, which held that the EFCC failed to establish a prima facie case against Fayose.

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The EFCC has said it will challenge the court ruling that cleared ex-Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose of fraud charges. A Federal High Court in Lagos ruled that the EFCC’s evidence wasn’t strong enough. In response, the anti-graft agency stated on its official account that it’s already preparing an appeal.

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Following the Federal High Court’s decision on July 16, 2025, to acquit former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose of all fraud-related charges, the EFCC has formally announced plans to appeal the ruling. The court determined that the evidence presented by the EFCC did not substantiate the accusations. The commission, in a statement on , emphasized its commitment to due legal process and confirmed that its legal team is already reviewing the judgment for appeal.

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Ayo Fayose’s legal troubles may not be over yet. Despite his acquittal by a Lagos Federal High Court on Wednesday, the EFCC has vowed to appeal the verdict. The court found the anti-graft agency’s evidence too weak to justify trial continuation. But the EFCC is pushing back, asserting in a public statement that its legal team is actively working on an appeal.

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The EFCC plans to appeal the acquittal of former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose, who was cleared of ₦6.9 billion fraud charges by a Lagos court. In a statement on , the commission said it’s reviewing the ruling and preparing legal steps to challenge the judgment, which found EFCC’s case lacking sufficient evidence.