A former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, will on February 22 , appear before a Federal High Court , for alleged fraud charge preferred against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC.
Although, the arraignment was scheduled for the day,’s sitting, the case could not proceed because Oduah was yet to be served with the court processes.,prompting the trial Judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo to fix the new date
Oduah,who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly is facing the fraud charge alongside eight other’s in a suit with number FHC/ ABJ/ CR)/ 316/20.
The Anti-Graft Agency is alleging that Oduah misappropriated public funds while serving as Minister.
Counsel to the EFCC, Dr Hassan Liman,SAN, told the Court that the former Minister had not been served the court processes.
Liman, therefore,prayed for adjournment to enable the EFCC served the lawmaker.
Justice Ekwo held that it was the duty of the prosecution to produce defendants on court.
He then adjourned the case until February 22 for defendants to take their plea.
