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Alleged N950m diversion: Court rejects Shekarau’s ‘no case’ submission
By Nasiru Yusuf
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by justice Lewis Allagoa has struck out prayers of no-case submission filed by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau and two others in their trial for criminal allegation of money laundering to the tune of N950 million by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Delivering a ruling on the matter on Monday Justice Lewis Allagoa of the federal High court Kano said he found the testimonies of four prosecution witnesses sufficient and cogent, which he said warrant the accused persons to enter defence.
At the proceedings, Counsel to the EFCC alleged that a former minister of foreign Affairs Ambassador Aminu Wali, Senator Ibrahim shekarau and Engr. Mansur Ahmad had illegally received N950 million from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) without passing through any recognized financial institution, an offence which EFCC argued, contravened several sections of the Money Laundering Act.
In his ruling, Justice Allagoa held that a prima facie case has been established against the three defendants.
The case was adjourned to the 18th and 19 of November 2019 for continuation.
Mr. Shekarau alongside a former minister of foreign affairs, Aminu Wali; and the then director-general of Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Campaign in the North West, Mansur Ahmed, are facing a six-count charge of money laundering and unlawful collection of N950 million from a former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
The EFCC had alleged that the funds were diverted in 2015 from the presidential campaign fund of Goodluck Jonathan in the North West.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Governor, Yusuf Abba, has approved the formation of mobile courts to ensure prompt prosecution of phone snatchers in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that the mobile courts would work with the Special Joint Task Force to try people caught.
Yusuf said that major streets in the metropolis had been lit up after eight years of darkness as the lamps were switched off.
“The return of street lights is part of the efforts by the new administration to tackle robbery, phone snatching and other criminal activities, especially in metropolitan Kano.
“The ongoing exercise started penultimate Tuesday and will continue until every part of the state is saved from darkness that provides cover for criminals and political thugs,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has urged petroleum marketers to reverse the prices of petroleum goods to its old rate in order to lessen the current hardship experienced by the general public.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appeal is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the chief press secretary to the governor.
The governor said he is aware that the marketers still had old products in stock that were supposed to be sold at the previous pricing.
“To reduce the needless hardship on the state’s citizens, the marketers should exercise some restraint and quickly reopen all filling stations with available products in stock to sell at the former price.
“As a concerned Governor, I am disheartened to see our dear People of Kano suffering as a result of an unjustified fuel hike, and the situation must be stopped right away,” the governor said.
Kano, according to governor, is the commercial hub for the country’s northern region as well as certain countries in West Africa, and its bustling populace continues to enjoy favorable business conditions.
The Governor urged the good citizens of Kano state to maintain their composure and uphold the law because the government is always prepared to make sure that people are doing their affairs conveniently.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the appointment of Rahila Mukhtar as executive secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Contributory Management Agency (KCHMA).
KANO FOCUS reports that this is contained in a statement by his chief press secretary Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
Yusuf also approved the appointment of Garba Bichi as managing director of the Kano State Water Board, Hassan Danbaffa as managing director of the Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA), Ibrahim Yakubu as managing director of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and Abdulkadir Abdussalam as the accountant-general.
KANO FOCUS reports that the government said a date for their swearing-in would be announced soon to enable them to assume the new responsibilities.
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