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Rivers Govt Files Criminal Charges Against Amaechi Over Alleged ₦96bn Fraud
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Last month, the Supreme Court dismissed an application by former Governor Amaechi, challenging the probe
- Governor Wike announced the decision of the leaders of the state to prosecute the former Governor and an energy firm, Sahara Energies indicted in the deals
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the State has filed criminal charges against former Governor Rotimi Amaechi over the alleged misuse of 96 billion Naira which accrued from the sales of state assets.
Governor Wike had instituted a commission of inquiry to look into the alleged sale of valuable assets such as Omoku Gas Turbine, Afam Gas Turbine, Trans Amadi Gas Turbine, Eleme Gas Turbine, Olympia Hotel and the award of contract for the execution of Mono Rail Project.
Last month, the Supreme Court dismissed an application by former Governor Amaechi, challenging the probe.
Governor Wike, while swearing in three new Commissioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt, announced the decision of the leaders of the state to prosecute the former Governor and an energy firm, Sahara Energies indicted in the deals.
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The firm is co-founded by a businessman, Tonye Cole who is now the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State.
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