The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah and eight others before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja over fraud related offences.
While trying to unravel the mystery behind the hardship in Nigeria, one may not be wrong to point fingers at the level of damages these embezzlement by public officers do to the economy.
The anti-graft agency arraigned the accused on a 25-count charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering and maintaining anonymous bank accounts with First Bank Plc with about ₦5 billion involved.
The Proceeding
After taking their plea, Justice Ekwo ordered that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) take over the matter.
He added that the EFCC should transfer the case file to the AGF in two weeks.
While upholding the existing administrative bail conditions granted them by the EFCC, the court also ordered that the terms of conditions, be made available to the AGF.
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The court subsequently adjourned the case to October 17, 2023 for trial.
