Appearing before the federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Agunloye entered a plea of not guilty in response to the charges presented against him.

The court proceedings were marked by a straightforward tone as the former minister faced the accusations.

As a result of the arraignment, Olu Agunloye has been remanded in Kuje prison, awaiting a decision on bail.

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In December 2023, EFCC declared Agunloye wanted on an alleged case of forgery and corruption.

In a communique shared by the Commission on Twitter and its website, the former minister’s image was displayed with a message urging the public to provide information that could lead to his arrest.

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