The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely the trial of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, over an alleged ₦4 billion fraud.
The adjournment followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which requested the court to adjourn the matter dine die— meaning without a fixed date for resumption.
When the case was called before Justice Mohammed Umar, the prosecuting counsel, Mr S.O. Obila, informed the court that this was the first time the matter had come up before the judge. He added that he had been instructed by the lead prosecuting counsel to request the indefinite adjournment.
Details of the alleged fraud, according to the EFCC, revolve around the mismanagement and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦4 billion during Obiano’s tenure as governor of Anambra State. The commission had previously filed a 28-count charge, alleging that the former governor engaged in transactions that contravened the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act and other related financial laws.
Observers noted that the indefinite adjournment comes amid growing public scrutiny over high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria and the perceived pace of the judicial process in handling politically sensitive matters.
The former governor has previously denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that his administration operated within the bounds of the law.
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