The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has remanded former governor of Adamawa state Bala Ngilari in custody.
Justice Nathan Musa of a High Court in Yola ordered Ngilari’s detention on Tuesday.
Ngilari was charged by the EFCC for violation of procurement laws in the award of a contract worth 167 million Naira to one El-Yadi Motors Limited for supply of 25 units of operational vehicles (Toyota Corolla).
The EFCC had instituted a 19-count charge against Ngilari, his former Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Welye and his former Commissioner of Finance and Budget, Sanda Lamurde.
The three men were accused of conspiracy, lack of “No Objection Certificate”, no competitive bidding and others in procurement process.
Ngilari and the other men pleaded not guilty to the accusation, and their lawyers made requests that they be granted bail, which was opposed by the prosecution and rejected by the Judge ordered they be remanded in prison custody.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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