EL-RUFAI’S EYE CONDITION WORSENING IN ICPC CUSTODY, AIDE ALLEGES. (PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai’s Eye Condition Worsening In ICPC Custody, Aide Alleges The media aide to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, has expressed concern over what he described as the worsening eye condition of his principal while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Adekeye also accused the anti-corruption agency of failing to provide El-Rufai with adequate medical care despite repeated complaints about his health. In a statement issued on Friday, Adekeye said the former governor had reported symptoms including swollen, red, and itchy eyes while in detention and had requested medical attention. According to him, family members who visited El-Rufai noticed the condition and alerted ICPC officials, urging them to allow him access to medical treatment. He stated that although two ICPC officials examined El-Rufai’s eyes, no further medical action was taken. Adekeye further alleged that an official identified as...

F.H.C RESERVES RULING ON BAIL APPLICATION OF RIVERS REPS MEMBER.(PHOTO).


Federal High Court Reserves Ruling On Bail Application Of Rivers Reps Member

March 14, 2023

Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has reserved judgement in the bail application on the money laundering case against Member Representing  Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2  Mr.Chinyere Igwe.

The lawmaker  was alleged to have on the 24th of February, 2023 seen in  possession of  the sum of four hundred and ninety-eight thousand US Dollars.

When the matter was called, Principals prosecuting counsel from the Attorney General office of Rivers State  applied to take over the prosecution from the police, which was not opposed by the defendant counsel but insisted to move the motion for the bail application.

  Presiding Judge, Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam ruled that the principal prosecutor from the Ministry of Justice takes over the case and reserved judgement on the bail application.

Justice Daylop-Pam also adjourned to the 4th of May 2023 for the substantive case to commence and ordered that the defendant be remanded in Police custody.

Speaking to Journalists outside the court, principal prosecuting counseling Chidi Ekeh said the state applied to take over the prosecution of the matter from the Police which the application was granted .

Meanwhile, Defense Counsel, Reuben Wanoghor said they had filed motion for the bail of the defendant and the motion was adjourned  for hearing.

Mr.Wanoghor added that they are not disappointed with the adjournment of the case.


 

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