The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, on Wednesday, begged a Federal High Court, Abuja to give
The former acting Accountant-General of the Federation , Anamekwe Nwabuoku, on Wednesday, begged a Federal High Court, Abuja to give him more time to conclude the refund of the public funds allegedly siphoned.
While Nwabuoku is the 1st defendant in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/240/24 dated May 20 and filed May 27 by Ekele Iheanacho, Nweke is the 2nd defendant. Okolieaboh’s appointment followed after report that Nwabuoku was under the radar of EFCC over corruption allegations. “The 2nd defendant has taken steps, as there is a communication to the commission via-a-vs the alleged offences on making a refund.Onyeaka said, “Upon being served with the charge on Monday, we communicated with the commission and we are asked to tarry for their administrative procedure.”
Responding, counsel who appeared for the EFCC, Ogechi Ujam, acknowledged that though the commission was in receipt of a proposal letter, she said: “However, no negotiation has been made, no settlement has been done and no agreement has been reached by parties.” The offence is contrary to Section 18 of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, 2011 as and punishable under Section 15 and of the same Act.
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