A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Maitama has granted bail in the sum of N50 million to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Chizoba Orji, presiding judge, rejected the application by the federal government to remand the Akpoti-Uduaghan in prison custody pending trial.
The judge held that there was no justification to deny Akpoti-Uduaghan bail, noting that there was “sufficient evidence” before the court showing her willingness to face trial.
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As part of the bail conditions, the court directed that the senator must produce one surety, who must be a “person of integrity” and owner of a landed property within Abuja.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to September 23 for commencement of trial.
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