Ex Adamawa Governor Bala  Ngilari Arraigned By EFCC

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Former Governor of Adamawa State, James Bala Ngilari has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over one hundred and sixty-seven million naira contract.

The former Governor was also remanded in EFCC’s custody following the ruling of Justice Nathan Musa of High Court of Adamawa state that sat in Yola Thursday.

The anti-graft agency charged Bala Ngilari for violation of procurement laws in the award of contract of one hundred and sixty-seven million naira to one El-Yadi Motors Limited for supply of twenty-five units of operational vehicles (Toyota Corolla).

The EFCC also instituted a nineteen count-charge against the former governor, also charged were  his former secretary to the government, SSG,  Ibrahim Andrew Welye  as well as his former Commissioner of Finance and Budget, Sanda Jonathan Lamurde.

According to the commission, they were accused of conspiracy, lack of No objection Certificate, No competitive bidding and others in procurement process.

However, the three pleaded not guilty and their lawyers applied for bail on their behalf that the prosecution opposed, meanwhile the court ruled that they should be remanded in custody while he adjourned until  Friday for ruling on bail application.

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