SAN FRANCISCO, October 27, (THEWILL) – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Tuesday said it had re-arraigned the duo of Peter Amromanoh, Executive Secretary, Delta State Scholarship Board and Its Accountant, Andrew Boji Nkwor on five-count charge of conspiracy and stealing to the tune of N169million.
The EFCC in a statement said the accused persons, who are alleged to have paid bursary to “ghost” students, were docked before Justice F N Azinge of the Delta State High Court, Asaba.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecution counsel, Steve Odiase, according to the statement, asked the court for a date for hearing but P. A. Ogefere, counsel to the two accused persons, asked the court to allow the duo remain on the bail granted by the former trial judge, Justice Emifoniye.
Justice Azinge adjourned the case to December 8 and 9 for hearing, while allowing the accused to continue to enjoy the terms of bail earlier granted by court.
THEWILL recalls that the duo were first arraigned in May 2014 before Justice Emifoniye who has been transferred to another court.
