Femi Fani-Kayode, a one-time Aviation Minister, has been charged before Justice O. Abike- Fadipe of Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja for claimed forgery.
Fani-kayode was charged before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 12-count charge bordering on forgery and fraudulent use of false documents. INDEPENDENTS reports.
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According to the prosecution, Femi Fani-Kayode on October 11, 2021, in Lagos fraudulent representation procured one Dr. Ogieva Oziegbe to execute a document titled: “MEDICAL REPORT ON Olufemi Fani Kayode 60 YEARS/MALE/ HOSP. NO.00345” and purportedly to have been issued by Kubwa General Hospital.
EFCC noted that procuring and execution of documents by false pretense is contrary to section 369 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. Information Guide Nigeria
At the resumption of the proceedings, EFCC Counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo urged the court to take the plea of the defendant over the allegation. jamb results
However, Fani-Kayode Counsel, Mr. Wale Balogun opposed the prayer, noting that the defence team has filed an application to challenge the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the matter.
Justice Abike-Fadipe adjourned the case till December 17, 2021, for ruling on the application.