A Plateau State legislator has petitioned the court to revoke an arrest warrant issued against him, claiming he has demonstrated good faith by refunding N45 million—more than the amount initially received, in a controversial contract facilitation case.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
Adamu Aliyu seeks revocation of arrest warrant for alleged contract fraud.Lawmaker claims refunded N45 million exceeds N43.8 million originally received.
An arrest warrant was issued after the ICPC alleged that he had ignored multiple invitations. The case involves forged University of Jos contract documents for an N850 million project.
Aliyu describes a transaction as a legitimate business arrangement that failed.ICPC alleges lawmaker planned to flee Nigeria before being declared wanted.
Defendant argues the warrant exposes him to “actual physical harm” from enforcers
This case illustrates the challenges anti-corruption agencies face when dealing with sitting legislators and the legal strategies employed to counter enforcement actions, even when partial restitution has been made.. . Continue..Reading. .
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