Today Tuesday 31st May,2002, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the federal high court Abuja grated the former governor of Imo State and a serving Senator Rochas Okorocha bail on a #2.9 billion fraud allegations by the EFCC.
In a press release by his chief press secretary Sam Onwuemeodo thanked God, Justice Inyamg for granting the embattled senator,he also appreciated those called to show concerned. Below is the Press release..
…….PRESS RELEASE……
SUBJECT: SENATOR ROCHAS OKOROCHA HAS BEEN GRANTED BAIL.
……WE ARE DELIGHTED .
We want to inform the general public that , Justice lnyang Ekwo, of the Federal High Court Abuja, has graciously granted bail to His Excellency, Senator Rochas Okorocha.
His Lordship, in his wisdom, granted Okorocha bail on Tuesday, May 31, 2022,( today).
Okorocha had remained in the custody of the Economic And Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, since the invasion of his private residence and subsequent arrest.
He was taken to court on Monday, May 30, 2022 with five others , over alleged N2.9 fraud. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Today, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Justice Ekwo , magnanimously , granted bail to the former governor of lmo state and Senator Representing lmo West senatorial District.
We thank God for this juicy and lofty development.
We thank Nigerians , within and outside , who had continued to send correspondences to show concern, over the fate of the foremost African philanthropist . We remain grateful for thier genuine concern.
We also thank those who had devoted their precious time to prayers, for GOD’S intervention.
Most importantly, our gratitude goes to justice Ekwo, who had seen the efficacy of granting bail to the Ogboko born enigma.
Equally, we Pray that the Almighty God would bless the astute lawyers handling the case, immensely. They have remained wonderful.
We ask God to show love to the leadership and officers of the EFCC and grant them their heart desires.
May the good LORD, bless all and sundry.
Thank you.
Sam. Onwuemeodo.
Special Adviser (media), to the former governor of lmo state and Senator Representing lmo West senatorial District.