Fraud Charges: EFCC Writes AGF Over Diezani’s Extradition - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 26, 2019
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC hasinformed an Abuja High Court that it has written to the Attorney General of theFederation, AGF concerning extradition process of former Minister of PetroleumResources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United Kingdom.
The court had fixed February 25 for the arraignment ofDiezani and Jide Omokore, a former chairman, Atlantic Energy Drilling Companyover offences bordering on conspiracy and illegal act of accepting and givinggratifications.
The Court had ordered on December 4th, 2018, that the EFCCand other security agencies should ensure that Diezani be brought to court forher to face the fraud charges.
However, at the resumed hearing, prosecuting counsel, FarukAbdullahi, informed the court that the Commission has written to the AGF,seeking for the extradition of Diezani.
The trial judge, Justice Valentine Ashi adjourned the caseto May 22nd for arraignment.