Obiano’s money laundering trial adjourned to November 25 as EFCC pushes forward with ₦4bn corruption case involving Anambra’s former governor
Obiano’s money laundering trial involving former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has been postponed to November 25 by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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The trial was initially scheduled for Thursday but was rescheduled after Justice Mohammed Umar concluded his rulings and left the courtroom.
Obiano is facing a ₦4 billion corruption charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The case includes allegations of misappropriating ₦1.2 billion in security vote funds and transferring the money to private companies unconnected to the state.
He was arraigned on January 24, 2024, and pleaded not guilty.
At a previous session, Bureau De Change operator Ayuba Tanko testified that his firms, Sauki BDC and Zigaziga Trading, received ₦416 million under Obiano’s administration.
However, he denied dealing with the ex-governor directly.
Obiano’s legal team had earlier filed a motion to quash the charges, which the court rejected.
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The EFCC maintains the case includes serious claims of abuse of office and public fund diversion.
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