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.

ANAMBRA GOV POLL, MOST TRANSPARENT, WELL ORGANISED – APGA. (PHOTO).


 Anambra gov poll, most transparent, well organised – APGA


National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of the state.

Ezeokenwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for conducting a free, credible and peaceful governorship poll in the state.

Ezeokenwa made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Awka, while reacting to Chukwuma Soludo’s victory at the just concluded poll.

INEC declared Soludo winner of the November 8 governorship election.

Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edogah Omoregie, announced on Sunday in Awka, that Soludo of APGA won the election with 422,664 votes.

Soludo defeated his closest rival, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 99,445 votes.

According to the chairman, Anambra has never witnessed an election conducted like that of November 8 in the past.

“INEC deserves commendation for ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process,” he said.

Ezeokenwa also appreciated residents of the state and the media for their peaceful conduct and cooperation during the election.

“I thank residents for their exemplary behaviour and for maintaining peace before, during and after the polls. I also commend the media for their professionalism in reporting the process,” he added.

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