Skip to main content

Court Remands INEC Staff In Prison For N112.4m Scam

Image
Posted By
Justice O. Efreti Abang of the Federal High Court sitting
in Asaba, Delta State has ordered that Mrs. Fidelia
Omoile , a serving Independent National Electoral
Commission’ s ( INEC) official in Isoko- South Local
Government Area of Delta State, be remanded in prison
custody following her arraignment on Monday, on a two-
count amended charge, bordering on conspiracy and
money laundering, by the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC.
 .                  Fidelia Omoile

Omoile was docked for allegedly collecting the sum of
N112,480,000.00 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Four
Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira), as a bribe during
the countdown to the 2015 Presidential election.

She
was among the over 100 INEC Officials that allegedly
collected part of the $115million (N23bn) disbursed by a
former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-
Madueke, during the countdown to the 2015 presidential
election.

Omoile was arrested on 11 April, 2016 following an
intelligence received by the EFCC on the activities of
some INEC Staff, who allegedly connived with some Non
Governmental Organisations (NGOs), in defrauding the
Federal Government huge sums of money, running into
millions of Naira. She allegedly received N112.4million as
bribe during the 2015 general election.

Count one of the charge read: That you Fidelia Omoile on
or about the month of March, 2015 at Asaba within the
jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did conspire among
yourselves to receive cash payment in the sum of N
112,480,000.00 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, Four
Hindered and Eighty Thousand Naira only) exceeding the
statutory limit without going through a financial
institution and thereby committed an offence contrary to
Section 18 (a) of the Money laundering (Prohibition) Act
2012 as amended and punishable under Section 15 (3)
and (4) of the same Act.

Count two of the charge read: That you Fidelia Omoile on
or about the month of March, 2015 at Asaba within the
jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did receive cash
payment in the sum of N112,480,000.00 (One Hundred
and Twelve Million, Four Hindered and Eighty Thousand
Naira only) exceeding the statutory limit without going
through a financial institution and thereby committed an
offence contrary to Section 1 (a) of the Money laundering
( Prohibition) Act 2012 as amended and punishable under
Section 16 (b) and (4) of the sae Act.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it
was read to her.

In view of her plea , prosecution counsel, Sadiq Hussaini,
asked for a trial date and sued that the defendant be
remanded in prison custody. However, counsel to the
defendant, K. O Obamogie, made an oral application for
bail of his client and urged the court to grant his prayers.

Hussaini opposed his prayers.
In his ruling, Justice Abang turned down the defendant’ s
application for bail, directing that the aplication be filed
formally. He also adjourned the matter to 6 June, 2017
for hearing and ordered the defendant to be remanded in
prison custody pending the determination of her bail.

Comments

Post a Comment

Feel free to add your comment.

What's Trending..

See the best Governor in the North, and here are 7 of his greatest achievements

Posted By
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo , the Gombe state governor, has been rated best governor in northern Nigeria, following an excellent performance within his time i n office. Dankwambo was rated so based on “his outstanding achievements in road infrastructure and maintenance since his swearing in to office on the 29th of May, 2011.” According to The Vanguard, a statement signed by the secretary, Gombe People’s Congress, Aliyu Mohammed on behalf of the Chairman, Aminu Abubakar, it said Governor Dankwambo’s giant strides in infrastructural development as well as road maintenance has drastically reduced the spate of accidents usually recorded on roads in the state due to their bad nature. “On behalf of the entire Leadership of the Gombe People’s Congress and the entire people of Gombe State, We commend the service and developmental strides of His Excellency, the executive Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo for his outstandin...
Post a Comment
Read more

Frank Edoho reveals broadcaster, Ejike Ibedilo as the voice of Big Brother Naija

Posted By
Host of Nigeria’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Frank Edoho, has stated that he is not the voice of Biggie of Big Brother Naija. Ejike Ibedilo Before now, there has been debates on who the face of the voice is in the ongoing BBNaija. Names like Frank Edoho, Yomi Blaq and Yul Edochie were mentioned. Frank in response to a tweet asking if he was the voice said the voice was that of broadcaster, Ejike Ibedilo. Ejike Ibedilo “Biggie is actually Ejike Ibedilo, formerly of Cool FM, moving up in the world. Very proud of him.” he tweeted on his @frankedoho handle. He wrote.
Post a Comment
Read more

President Buhari Scores High on Security

Posted By
The Young Democratic Party (YDP) on Monday commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led government for the achievements recorded so far in addressing security challenges confronting the country. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mrs Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the party also scored the government high in its anti graft war. “This administration scores very high in its fight against the insurgents. “The combined efforts of the military to dislodge insurgents in their stronghold, return of 106 Chibok girls, reclaim of our territories and reduced bombings nationwide had redeemed the hope of people from the North East. “The increased sense of responsibility of our gallant soldiers and the renewed professionalism, retraining and retooling of the military is indeed commendable,” Animashaun-Ajiboye, added. She, however, called for viable short term programmes to aid the integration of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) back ...
Post a Comment
Read more