Law • Created June 2, 2016 11:08

Former Minister of Niger Delta , Orubebe opens defence before CCT

The former Minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Peter Orubebe Thursday morning, opened his defence before the Code of Conduct Tribunal ( CCT). Orubebe is facing criminal charges over alleged false declaration of asset and corruption. The federal government (FG) had earlier closed its case before the CCT against Orubebe The case was adjourned to 31st […]

Former Minister of Niger Delta , Orubebe opens defence before CCT
Former Minister of Niger Delta , Orubebe opens defence before CCT

The former Minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Peter Orubebe Thursday morning, opened his defence before the Code of Conduct Tribunal ( CCT).

Orubebe is facing criminal charges over alleged false declaration of asset and corruption.

The federal government (FG) had earlier closed its case before the CCT against Orubebe

The case was adjourned to 31st May, 2016  for the defendant to open his defence, but the CCT did not sit on that day and fixed today  for further hearing.

The Director of Public Prosecution ( DPP  ) of th federation, Mr. Moses S. Odiri appeared for the prosecution while  Selekowei Larry (SAN) appeared for defendant.

Orubebe’s first witness, Akinwunmi Ajibola is presently giving evidence before the CCT.

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