‘Bury your heads in shame’ – Fani-Kayode condemns gold smuggling allegations against Yari

Dailypost | 19-06-2026 10:55pm |

Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, has publicly condemned the allegations of gold smuggling against former Zamfara State governor Abdullaziz Yari. He urged those spreading what he termed falsehoods to "bury their heads in shame." The remarks come in response to videos circulating on social media that purportedly link Yari to gold smuggling activities, which gained traction following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's interception of 22.2 kilograms of gold. Fani-Kayode's statement highlights his defense of Yari amid the ongoing scrutiny.

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