Ex minister allegedly hid details of Abuja property from CCB

chika ebuzor

April 8, 2016 2:55 AM

Orubebe served as minister of special duties under the administration of late President Umaru Yar’adua, and later as minister of Niger-Delta affairs under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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A witness, Samuel Madojemu, who testified against Orubebe before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) said the former minister left out the Abuja property which he bought on April 2011 from the asset declaration forms that he submitted to the CCB.

Madojemu also told the tribunal that the ex minister’s property is located at Plot 2057, Asokoro District.

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Orubebe served as minister of special duties under the administration of late President Umaru Yar’adua, and later as minister of Niger-Delta affairs under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

The former minister is facing trial for alleged false asset declaration

The Federal Government earlier streamlined the four-count charge against former Orubebe, into a single-count charge of false asset declaration.

He also pleaded not guilty to the corruption allegations filed against him before the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

The tribunal chairman, Danladi Umar, adjourned to the case to April 14, 2016.

chika ebuzor