Former minister Godsday Orubebe involved in an “accident”

– The former minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godsday Orubebe was said be involved in a domestic accident and was rushed to the hospital

– The accident stalled his re-arraignment over a N2 billion fraud at a Federal Capital Territory High Court 

– Orubebe is alleged to have diverted funds meant for the construction of East West round alongside three others

Former minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe

There is a fresh charge against the former minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godsday Orubebe by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The ICPC in this new charge against the former minister alleged was involved in a N2 billion fraud three others.

The trio including  Gitto Costruzioni Generali Nigeria Limited, Oludare Alaba and Ephraim Zeri (director of contracts) were alleged to have diverted N2 billion mapped for the dualization of section IV of the East West Road.

But the re-arraignment of the accused persons was stalled due to Orubebe’s ill-health.

When the matter was called up before Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, counsel to the former minister F. Zimhuan told the court that Orubebe was rushed to the hospital following a domestic accident.

Zimhuan said: “His absence in court today is not deliberate. He suddenly took ill. He had domestic accident affecting his ankle and wrist. He is hypertensive and the cumulative effect was that they had to rush him to the hospital.

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“We want to give the assurance that the first accused will be ready to face his trial anytime he is discharged from the hospital and we pray that it won’t be long from today,” Zimhuan added.

Having heard the submission of Orubebe’s counsel, Justice Adeniyi adjourned the matter to Wednesday, September 7, for re-arraignment.

Orubebe is currently facing trial before Justice Danladi Umar of the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

He is being tried over alleged false declaration of his assets during his tenure as the minister of Niger Delta Affairs.

The CCT in a recent move also adjourned judgement on the former minister’s matter to Wednesday, September 21, due to judicial vacation.

 

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