The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Feb. 22, arraign former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged financial impropriety.
Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date on Tuesday because the former Minister was yet to be served with the court processes.
The Anambra North Senator (PDP) is to charged with eight others.
Although the arraignment was scheduled for the day’s sitting on Tuesday, the case could not proceed because the lawmaker was not in court.
Counsel to the EFCC, Dr Hassan Liman, SAN, told the court that the ex-minister had not been served with the court processes.
The lawyer, therefore, prayed for an adjournment to enable the anti-graft agency served the legislator.
“My Lord, the matter has been set out today for arraignment but I have been informed by the commission that the first defendant (Oduah) is yet to be served.
“In view of that my Lord, may I humbly apply for a very short date,” he said.
Justice Ekwo held that it was the duty of the prosecution to produce defendants in court.
The judge then adjourned the matter until February. 22 for defendants to take their plea.
EFCC To Arraign Ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, For Alleged Fraud Feb 22
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