Former Anambra Governor, Obiano, fails in attempt to halt trial on N40bn fraud charges
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application by ex-Anambra State Governor, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, aimed at dismissing the N40 billion money laundering charges brought against him by the Federal Government.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the Judge dismissed all grounds presented by Obiano for quashing the charges.
Obiano had requested the Judge to dismiss the 9-count charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on behalf of the Federal Government.
He argued that there was no correlation between the evidence provided by the EFCC and the accusations against him.
The former governor also contended that he could not be held responsible for any alleged unlawful actions by Anambra State Government officials...