SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, (THEWILL) – A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, representing Delta North senatorial district at the National Assembly, in Ikoyi Prison.
The remand order was given on Wednesday following the arraignment of the senator by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fraud.
Justice Mohammed Idris who presided over the matter ordered that Nwaoboshi be remanded in prison till Friday when a ruling would be given on whether or not to admit him to bail.
Counsel to Senator Nwaboshi had asked the court to grant his client bail on self-recognition which was opposed by the anti-graft agency.
The EFCC informed the court that there were still pending charges against the Delta North lawmaker.
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