N1.6 Billion Fraud: Justice Adebunkola Banjoko of FCT High Court Abuja finds former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame guilty of fraudulent approval of about N1.64 Billion. He is sentenced to 14 years imprisonment without an option of fine.

According to TheCableng, the federal capital territory high court gave him no option of fine. The court blamed him for financial recklessness and brazen display of executive power without following due process.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had charged Nyame to court for allegedly diverting N1.64 billion while he served as governor of Taraba between 1999 and 2007.

Premium Times's Account

Mr Nyame was found guilty of 27 out of 41 counts of alleged diversion of public funds while he served as governor of Taraba State.

He was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly diverting N1.64 billion while he served as governor between 1999 to 2007.

The judge sentenced the defendant to four different terms in prison, after finding him guilty of receiving gratification, obtaining public funds without due consideration, criminal breach of trust and gratification.

The various sentences include a time of prison for two, five, seven and 14 years respectively.

The judge Adebukola Banjoko however noted that the terms are expected to run concurrently, meaning he would serve 14 years in jail unless the conviction is upturned by a higher court.

In the lengthy judgement that lasted over four hours, the judge narrated how several witnesses brought to court by both parties corroborated the allegation of fraud against the defendant.

The EFCC presented various witnesses who alluded to the fact that Mr Nyame approved the diversion of various funds amounting to over N345 million to a company, Saman global, within five weeks in 2005, among other allegations.

Despite claims by Mr Nyame that he never knew the said company, the court found him guilty of breaching public trust after noting that the ex-governor confirmed approving the memo wherein the order for the transfer of the funds was made.

The court held that Mr Nyame is guilty of over half of the charges.

According to the judge, Adebukola Bankole, the actions of the perpetrators under the watch of the ex-governor can be likened to the story of Alibaba and the 40 thieves



https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-ex-taraba-governor-nyame-sentenced-14-years-prison-fraud

Good 4 him if it's 2ru. But no source or details?

Kudos to the judiciary. This is Justice to the people of Taraba. No matter the propaganda against the fight against corruption, it is gradually gaining momentum and corrupt criminals are feeling the heat. If you have stolen government funds in the past, return the loot now or face justice. EFCC is coming for you.

More too go
Olisa methu u are next

According to The Nations ... HE was Sentenced To 28 YEARS not 14 Years

READ HERE : http://thenationonlineng.net/court-sentences-ex-taraba-governor-to-28-years-imprisonment/

This man was arrested by EFCC in 2007 o before some people will say it is Baba's doing again.
But really our judiciary system is ridiculously slow. This case has been going on for 12 years and the man will still appeal it o. That would take years again and if it doesn't favor him, he'll go Supreme Court.
By the time he's found guilty by Dupremem court he probably would have grown old and died

Nice one there! Next please.

Any update on Babachir Lawal and Buratai Dubai Mansions?

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MrPolitics:
This man was arrested by EFCC in 2007 o before some people will say it is Baba's doing again.
But really our judiciary system is ridiculously slow. This case has been going on for 12 years and the man will still appeal it o. That would take years again and if it doesn't favor him, he'll go Supreme Court.
By the time he's found guilty by Dupremem court he probably would have grown old and died

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Shut up! I thought you Ipob yoots said, Anybody that joined the APC from the PDP automatically became a "saint"?

Shameless and confused hypocrites!

See as ipob yoots will abandon this thread like a plague.

But had the headline read: "Court discharges Jolly Nyame for want of diligent prosecution"

You will see the bunch of Never-Do-Well, swam the thread and give one another hi fives and pats at the backs.

Ipob are foolish pigs and terrorists.

NgeneUkwenu:

Wow after 11 years

He will appeal and most likely win, prison is for the poor in Nigeria

Next is Appeal, and then Supreme...


Man is not going to jail.

This is impressive , this is impressive!!!!! There must be repercussions for executive corruption there must ...

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SalamRushdie:
This is impressive , this is impressive!!!!! There must be repercussions for executive corruption there must ...

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Shut up! You are very sad at this news.

Rev. Jolly Nyame!

He will continue his ministry in prison, where souls need to be saved.

He should rejoice in this great opportunity to save many lost souls.

Convicting one corrupt politician out of so many shows this govt still have a long way despite the huge noise made about fighting kwaruption even though we know it is not the final verdict and will still be appealed.

There is a lot of politically exposed criminals including those in this govt out there whom buhari and his propaganda cohorts need to successfully put in jail before they can be taken serious. We need the ball to keep rolling nonstop

Is it me? or why am I not excited

Why dem remove Reverend comot from him name unceremoniously?

NgeneUkwenu:
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Shut up! You are very sad at this news.

Gbamest you sabi how the thing dey chook the guy

millomaniac:
Is it me? or why am I not excited

Could it be because you have a soft spot for Corruption?

"I DEY FEEL LIKE JOLLY NYAME OOOOO" because you jail me........

One down..... Many to go......

14 years for 1.6 billion fraud? With a clause of an upturn by a higher court. So how much does he need to steal to qualify for a life imprisonment?

The judiciary system has always been liver-less.

Bjjjjsj

Oga just decamp to APC and your problem is solved

Jolly looted Taraba, he couldn't record one single project during his tenure.

No be only jail.. Make Una just talk restricted movement..... Wonder who Una dey decieve

NgeneUkwenu:
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Shut up! I thought you Ipob yoots said, Anybody that joined the APC from the PDP automatically became a "saint"?

Shameless and confused hypocrites!

GOD BLESS you.
Don't mind those confused fellows.

Go and feed the boys for a while with your loot!



In 2baba voice, 'I dey Jolly Nyame e..... Because you dey feed me'