Timipre Sylva, former minister of state for petroleum resources, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to agree on a new date for him to appear before investigators over corruption allegations.
In a letter dated November 24 and acknowledged by the EFCC on November 26, Sylva faulted the commission’s move to declare him wanted in connection with an alleged $14.8 million fraud.
The former Bayelsa governor said he is currently receiving “urgent medical care for a life-threatening condition”, and is consulting with his doctors on whether he can suspend treatment to honour the EFCC invitation.
Credit : TheCable
