N360m bribe: Trial of 23 INEC officials arrested during Rivers State re-run elections begins in Abuja (photos)

The trial of 23 INEC staff accused of collecting N360 million in connection with the Rivers State re-run election started today at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants are facing a seven count criminal charge of money laundering and corruption, contrary to the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011. The defendants include Shittu Lamido (Shettima), Henry Owokure, Peter Ewatade,

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