EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

IMO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PARDONS AND RECALLS FOUR SUSPENDED MEMBERS. (PHOTO).


 

In a move that highlights the importance of forgiveness and second chances, the Imo State House of Assembly has pardoned and recalled four of its suspended members. The recalled members are:


- Henry Agbasonu, representing Ezinihittee Mbaise state constituency

- Chidiebube Ogbunikpa, representing Okigwe

- Dominic Ezerioha, representing Oru-West

- Sam Otuibe, representing Ahiazu Mbaise state constituency


The recall follows a positive review of the report by the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges, led by Kanayo Onyemaechi. The committee's report revealed that the suspended lawmakers had shown remorse and pleaded for leniency and forgiveness during their appearance before the committee¹ ²[3).


After presenting the report, Speaker Chike Olemgbe put the matter to a vote, which was moved by Chisom Ojukwu and seconded by Clinton Amadi. The lawmakers commended the House leadership and the Committee on Ethics and Privileges for their leniency, and the suspension was lifted following a majority vote in favor of the committee's recommendation.

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