Justice
M. S. Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos today July 4, 2016 granted
bail to Nenadi Esther Usman and Femi Fani-Kayode, both former
ministers and directors in the Presidential Campaign Organisation of the
People’s Democratic Party for the 2015 general election. Also admitted
to bail is Danjuma Yusuf, the third accused in the 17- count charge that
borders on conspiracy, stealing, corruption and making cash payments
exceeding the amount authorized by law preferred against them by the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The
defendants alongside Jointrust Dimensions Nigeria Limited are alleged
to have diverted about N4.9 billion belonging to the Federal Government
of Nigeria for political and personal use.
They
however pleaded not guilty to the criminal information brought against
them by the EFCC when they were arraigned. June 28, 2016.
Ruling
on their bail applications, Justice Hassan granted the defendants bail
in the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Million Naira each with two sureties
in like sum.
The
sureties must have landed property within the jurisdiction of the court
and deposit their Title Documents with the Chief Registrar of the
court. The Title Documents shall be verified by the EFCC within seven
days. The sureties shall also file affidavit of means and deposit their
International passport with the court.
The case is adjourned to October 19, 20 and 21, 2016 for trial.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
4th July, 2016
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