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Alleged N47bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-Abia governor Orji, son, others

...trial adjourned

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
February 28, 2025
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  • They were arraigned before Justice Lilian Abai on a 16-count charge of conspiracy, theft and illegal conversion of public funds meant for government projects

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday arraigned former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, his son Chinedum Orji, and three others before the Abia State High Court over alleged misappropriation of public funds amounting to N47 billion.

The other defendants include: Dr Philip Nto, former Abia State Commissioner of Finance; Obioma King, a government contractor and Romas Madu, former Director of Finance, Abia State Government.

They were arraigned before Justice Lilian Abai on a 16-count charge of conspiracy, theft and illegal conversion of public funds meant for government projects.

During the proceedings, lead prosecutor Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, requested that the charges be read aloud to the defendants for their plea.

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All five pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Defence counsel, including Bode Olanipekun, SAN (for the first defendant), Chikaosulu Ojukwu, SAN (for the second defendant), K.I. Oleh, Esq., Okey Amechi, SAN, and Isaac Anya, Esq., filed bail applications on behalf of their clients.

The prosecution did not oppose the bail requests but urged the court to apply its discretion in setting conditions.

After a brief recess, Justice Abai granted bail to the defendants and adjourned the trial to June 18 and 19, 2025.

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