The Federal High Court in Lagos has for the second time granted permission to a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, to travel abroad for medical treatment.
Fayose is being tried on an 11-count charge of receiving and keeping N1.2 billion and $5 million stolen funds from the office of National Security Adviser (NSA) contrary to the Money Laundering Act.
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Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted him permission on Friday following an application by his lawyer, Olalekan Ojo.
Prosecuting counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Jacobs, did not oppose the request.
Fayose was first granted leave to go abroad for medical treatment in July.
Justice Aneke adjourned till January 16, 2020, for continuation of trial.
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Fayose was arraigned on October 22 alongside his company, Spotless Limited.
He pleaded not guilty to the same charges and was allowed to remain on bail earlier granted him by Justice Mojisola Olatoregun.
