Fayose’s fraud trial adjourned to July 1 over judge’s absence

The trial of a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose over alleged money laundering has been adjourned till July 1, 2024 for continuation of trial.

The trial could not proceed on Thursday before the Federal High Court in Lagos, as the court did not sit. The trial judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, was said to be on an official assignment.

Fayose is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N6.9 billion fraud and money laundering.