Nigeria, June 2 -- A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has denied being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over an allegation that he misappropriated N4 billion.

The former governor said this through a statement signed by the head of his media office, Ahmad Sajoh, on Friday.

Mr Fayemi confirmed being invited by the anti-graft agency over alleged money laundering under his administration but dismissed claims that he was accused of N4b fraud.

Mr Fayemi had responded to the EFCC invitation through his lawyer by asking for it to be shifted as he was busy with his assignment in the presidential inauguration committee.

Mr Fayemi was governor of Ekiti for a second term from 2018 to 2022 and handed over...