The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has revealed that it is ready to partner with Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state to recover funds allegedly looted during the former administration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
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Governor Ayodele Fayose
The body also promised to offer legal assistance to ensure that those found culpable are prosecuted in compliance with the constitution.
In a letter jointly signed by the chairmen of Ikole, Ikere and Ado Ekiti chapters of the association, Barr. Ademola Adeyemi, Bunmi Olugbade and Foluke Dada, respectively; the men of the wigs posited that they owed it a duty to ensure that justice prevailed in society.
Fayose had upon assumption of office said he inherited about N76 billion debt from the former administration, describing it as a serious burden on the state.
But the former governor, Kayode Fayemi had on several occasions said he was prepared to defend all actions taken while in government.
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He maintained that whoever has anything against him should petition the EFCC.
The NBA also urged Fayose to make public his findings on the workers’ verification exercise undertaken by his administration to fish out ghost workers.
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