Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode was yesterday let out of the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after meeting his bail conditions.
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The director of media and publicity in the campaign organisation of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was on Friday evening, released from detention since his arrest on May 9, when he responded to an invitation from the anti-graft agency.
Fani-Kayode in reaction to a facebook post allegedly made by him said “There is a sick individual on fb who has posted some rubbish and attributed it to me”. I suffered immeasurably but I count it all as joy. But I thank God that I am free and that I have been given an opportunity to defend myself in court when the case starts – I am looking forward to that. “These charges are politically motivated and I have been severely punished for my political views and criticisms of the government”, Fani-Kayode said.
Fani-Kayode was arraigned alongside Nenadi Usman, a former finance minister, and Danjuma Yusuf on money laundering charges.
Hassan noted that denying the accused bail, especially as the courts prepare for vacation, would not serve the interest of justice.
Justice Sule Hassan granted the defendants bail with two sureties each in like sum.
Hassan added that each of the sureties must show evidence of ownership of landed properties in Lagos and must submit their global passports at the court’s registry.
The defendants’ sureties were also expected to file an affidavit of means and their passport photographs with the court among other court order.
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The former minister on Monday, July 11, met the conditions for the bail.
