Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs under Former President Goodluck Jonathan today - Tuesday 4th April, 2017 secured victory in a High Court Holden at Apo, Abuja.
The Court struck out the six count charge laid against the former minister by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his alleged involvement in a N1.97 billion contract fraud.
According to the AGF in a letter signed on the 16th December, 2016:
“In view of the above, the basis for the prosecution of the accused persons for misappropriation does not exist and thus, further prosecution cannot be justified.”
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi discharged and acquitted the defendant, after the charge was then withdrawn by the ICPC counsel, Mr Ekoi Akpos. The report said the charge was withdrawn same day the court asked the ICPC to produce its witnesses to establish that Orubebe actually diverted funds meant for the compensation of owners of properties on Eket urban section of the East-West Road in Eket, Akwa Ibom state.
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