Femi Fani-Kayode Recounts His Ordeal In Detention

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Femi Fani-Kayode

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has recounted his ordeal while in detention with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Fani-Kayode had been in detention since his arrest on May 9, 2016, in Abuja.

Speaking about his time in custody, he said: “I give thanks to God that I am free after 67 days in detention. I thank my wife lawyers children and friends for all their support.”

“This was the worst experience of my life but God was with me all the way, I suffered immeasurably but I count it all as joy,” the former minister added.

He was granted a N250 million bail on July 4, but was still kept in detention depending on when he meets the requirements for his bail.

Fani-Kayode is facing a a 17-count charge bordering on misappropriation of Government’s funds.

 

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