By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: N109bn fraud case: Ahmed Idris, the former AGF, wants a plea deal
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
Nigeria

N109bn fraud case: Ahmed Idris, the former AGF, wants a plea deal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered a plea deal to Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant General of the Federation,...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief August 11, 2022
Updated August 11, 2022 at 7:32 AM
Share
N109bn fraud case: Ahmed Idris, the former AGF, wants a plea deal
SHARE
N109bn fraud case: Ahmed Idris, the former AGF, wants a plea deal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has offered a plea deal to Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant General of the Federation, and other defendants in the N109 billion fraud and gratuity case brought against them.

The disclosure was made on Wednesday in front of the Abuja-based Federal Capital Territory High Court.

Idris, Godfrey Olusegun Akindele, and Mohammed Kudu Usman, who had pleaded not guilty to all allegations including the diversion of cash from the Federation Account for personal use, were granted bail on July 28 by the court.

Ayatudin Suleiman, an investigator at the EFCC headquarters, was called as a witness by the anti-graft organisation. She alleged that the AGF and others were utilising a consultancy business to launder state funds.

Idris sent a third party to negotiate a plea deal with the EFCC, according to Rotimi Jacobs, an attorney for the agency, who made the claim in open court on Wednesday.

He claimed that he insisted the plea deal could only take place with his attorney present.

Chris Uche SAN, Idris' attorney, objected, claiming that the EFCC had secretly invited his client to the agency's office.

He requested a break because he had not been able to talk to his client about the case enough.

The court subsequently adjourned to October 4.
Tags: Nigeria

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us