The arraignment Mrs. Stella Adaeze Oduah, a former minister of Aviation, now a senator representing Anambra North Senatorial district, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, has been adjourned.
An application by one of the defence counsels, Ogwu Onoja asking the court not to go on with the plea taking has made it impossible for her to take her plea.
With reference to our source, TVC News, Mr. Onoja had told the court that there was a petition dated 29th January to the Attorney General of the Federation in respect of the charge.
The letter of complaint according to Mr. Onoja claimed that Mrs. Oduah and the other defendants are being persecuted.
Mr. Onoja noted that having submitted the petition to the AGF, the AGF requested for the file but the EFCC vehemently refused to remit the file to the AGF”.
Mr. Onoja queried if the AGF Can request for a file to review a criminal charge, and an agency will refuse to remit same
Justice Obiora Egwuatu held that since a statutory and constitutional issue have been raised, the case can go on summarily.
Mrs. Stella, along 8 other defendants was to be arraigned on a 25-count charge in the alleged N7.9 Billion fraud charges brought against her by the Federal Government had before now, been stalled five times due to her persistent absence in court and public holiday.
They are charged with conspiracy and money laundering, as well as maintaining anonymous bank accounts.
The court ordered parties to file written addresses on the issue before adjourning to 10th February 2022.
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