The
Federal Government yesterday filed a nine-count charge of funds diversion
against the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Ahmed Saleh and two other
officials of the court. It accused them of diverting, among others, about N2.2
billion belonging to the court.
The
others are Muhammed Abdulrahman Sharif and Rilwanu Lawal.
The
charge marked FCT/HC/CR/13/2016 was filed by the Office of Attorney-General of
the Federation (AGF) before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory
(FCT), Maitama, Abuja.
Besides,
the accused were charged with receiving N74.4 million gratification as public
officers from contractors, who executed projects for the court between 2009 and
2016.
It
was learnt yesterday that the charge is a precursor to the one to be filed
against some of the judges being investigated by the Department of State
Services (DSS).
It
was learnt from the Federal Ministry of Justice that works is at an advance
stage on the planned charge.
It
was learnt that Saleh was yesterday confirmed for appointment as the Executive
Secretary at its meeting in Abuja.
Source:The Nation
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