We are taking steps to secure Fayose’s release, says Ozekhome

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Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer, says efforts are in place to secure release of Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.

Ozekhome said this in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Thursday.

On Monday, Fayose reported at the EFCC office in Abuja to answer to some allegations levelled against him while in office as governor.

Ozekhome said “Fayose’s lawyers are already taking steps to enforce his fundamental human rights by getting him released. Yes, his lawyers will go to court to enforce his fundamental human rights.

“The EFCC has no right to keep him for over 24 hours. If they have done that by obtaining a Magistrate Court’s Order that will be in the form of “holding charge” which has been declared unconstitutional and illegal by the Supreme Court. Holding charge is illegal. It is…



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