Edo Poll: EFCC Accused APC’s Governorship Aspirant, Ize-Iyamu Of N700m Laundering

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has accused governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu for allegedly laundering the sum of N700m.

The Commission has informed a Federal High Court in Benin City, that Ize-Iyamu and his fellow suspects took possession of about N700 million without any contracts.

The case which was opened in court on July 2, was adjourned to July 14 due to the absence of Ize-Iyamu, who was said to be indisposed.

Meanwhile, if Ize-Iyamu fails to appear before on July 14, his chance of not been arrested is very slim, as the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Garba has made an order for the accused person to appear in court or face arrest.

The judge rejected the oral request for a prolonged adjournment of the case by the counsel to Ize-Iyamu, who argued that his client will not disobey the order of the court.

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Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is the first defendant in suit No. FHC/BE21C/ 2016 filed by the EFCC, who accused the defendants of conspiring among themselves to commit the offence in March 2015, alleging that they took possession and control of the funds without any contract award.

The accused persons including former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Lucky Imasuen, Mr. Efe Erimuoghae-Anthony, and others are facing an eight-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N700 million meant to prosecute the 2015 general elections.

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