Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case between the Nigerian Police and Senator Andy Uba to March 17, 2025. This follows the filing of an amended charge by the police on March 4, 2025, which has not yet been served on Uba and other defendants as required by law.
The amended charge, involving allegations of a N400 million fraud, was filed by the Inspector General of Police against Uba, Crystal, and Benjamin Etu. It includes two counts: one for conspiracy to obtain money by false pretenses and another for fraud related to the inducement of George Uboh, promising him a managing directorship position in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in exchange for N400 million, which was allegedly misrepresented.
During the proceedings, prosecution counsel Lukeman Anthony confirmed the amended charge was filed on March 4, but acknowledged that it had not yet been served on the defendants. Justice Ekwo then asked how long the prosecution would need to serve the amended charge, and Anthony requested seven days.
The court has directed that the amended charge be served on the defendants. The case will continue on March 17, 2025, for further proceedings.
