By Hamilton Nwosa(Head, The New Diplomat’s Polling, Research & Data desk)
Failure of The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, the relevant court processes has caused a shift in the date of arraignment of the ex-minister.
Oduah arraignment has therefore been refixed for Monday, February 22, in the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged financial impropriety.
Justice Inyang Ekwo had fixed the date for Tuesday because the former minister was yet to be served with the court processes.
Oduah, who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, is facing the fraud charge alongside eight others in suit number: FHC/ABJ/CR/316/20.
Although the arraignment was scheduled for the Tuesday’s sitting, the case could not proceed because the lawmaker was not in court.
Counsel to the EFCC, Dr Hassan Liman (SAN), told the court that the ex-minister had not been served with the court processes.
The lawyer, therefore, prayed for an adjournment to enable the anti-graft agency serve the legislator.
