The three defendants were charged on two counts of conspiracy and using their official positions to gain corrupt or unfair advantages.
According to the allegations, they conspired among themselves to engage in corrupt practices by receiving and retaining the sum of N2,440,000.00 that was meant for a seminar they never attended.
During the arraignment, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecution counsel, K.U. Udus, then requested the court to fix a trial date and remand the defendants.
However, the defendants’ counsel, F.E. Emodamore, requested that the court discountenance EFCC’s prayer and allow the defendants to continue on their administrative bail.
Emodamore claimed that one of the defendants had a health challenge that required medical attention.
After hearing both sides, Justice Adebusoye ruled that the defendants should continue on their administrative bail and adjourned the matter till May 18, 2023, for trial.