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.
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ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY REINSTATES SUSPENDED ANYAMELUM LAWMAKER, UDEMEZUE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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  Anambra State House of Assembly Reinstates Suspended Anyamelum Lawmaker, Udemezue


By Chizoba Okeke


The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved the reinstatement of the suspended member representing Anyamelum Constituency, Hon. Bernard Udemezue, following the consideration and adoption of the report on his alleged unparliamentary conduct.


The decision was reached after the House unanimously adopted the recommendations of its Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics and Privileges, chaired by the Majority Leader, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme.


Presiding over plenary, the Speaker, Somtochukwu Udeze, read out the committee’s resolutions and recommendations, which were subsequently adopted through a voice vote and now stand as the official position of the House.


As part of its recommendations, the committee directed that the restriction placed on Hon. Udemezue’s allowances be lifted, with effect from March 2026, and that he resumes receiving all his entitlements accordingly. The committee further recommended that the lawmaker be granted full access to the Assembly complex and allowed to fully participate in the legislative activities of the 8th Assembly.


Presenting the report, Hon. Ofodeme disclosed that Hon. Udemezue had earlier submitted a formal letter of apology addressed to the Speaker, dated November 7, 2025, with reference number ANHA/014/032. He noted that the apology was received within five days of the suspension and that the lawmaker complied strictly with the terms of the disciplinary action, as he was not seen within the Assembly premises throughout the three-month suspension period.


The motion for the adoption of the committee’s recommendations was moved by Hon. Noble Igwe, representing Ogbaru Constituency I, and seconded by Hon. Tony Muobike, member representing Aguata Constituency II.


With the resolution, Hon. Udemezue is set to resume full legislative duties, bringing to an end months of suspension.


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