Report
reaching us has Chief Femi Fani-Kayode slumped while being quizzed by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news was made know to
newsmen via Fani-Kayode’s Special Assistant, Jude Ndukwe.
It was apparent
that President Buhari placed an order for the former Aviation Minister to be
given extreme measures by the commission. Though Nigerians are of the opinion
that his current travail may not be unconnected with his recent comment on the
President when he suggested a special prayer for Buhari to be delivered from
evil spirits.
During a press
release Monday night, Ndukwe conveyed “fears that Fani-Kayode’s life was in
dire danger as long as he remained in EFCC custody or in the custody of any
agency of the federal government based on discreet information available to us.
“This is
apart from the fact that his health has been badly affected since his
incarceration for a whopping 67 days based on some questionable ‘detention
orders’.
“This fact is
well known to the EFCC as Fani-Kayode’s lawyers have written several letters to
the Commission reminding them of the health conditions of the former minister
of aviation.
“Although
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was yet to complete the recovery therapy he was
undergoing after spending the initial 67 grueling days in EFCC custody wherein
he was also physically attacked by one of the Commission’s agents.
“In deference
to the law and the Commission, he painfully but willingly cut short his therapy
and medical checks to attend court proceedings.
“One would
have thought that these were enough to convince EFCC that Fani-Kayode was very
willing to face his persecutors in court. But rather than be humane in their
conduct, EFCC hounded him for the umpteenth time on that fateful Friday and
have since kept him in custody.
“It is
therefore little wonder that based on the history of his medical conditions
which the Commission is very much aware of, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode slumped
while in detention on Saturday, 22nd of October, 2016.
“But for the
quick and professional intervention of the medical team in the EFCC medical
facilities, the story could have been different, it could have been fatal!
“We must
commend the medical staff at the Commission’s medical facility. They were
prompt in their response, and very impressive in their care. It is very heart-warming
to know that some professionals have not allowed the political witch hunt and
persecution of political opponents and perceived enemies taint their
professional calling.
“For the
avoidance of doubt, we reiterate our earlier warning that nothing untoward must
happen to Chief Femi Fani-Kayode whether now or in the nearest future. Should
anything happen to him, we can assure those responsible that there would be
reactions of unimaginable propensity.”
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