$6bn Hydropower Project: Ex-minister seeks court’s permission to travel abroad, EFCC opposes request

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After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail.

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It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.EFCC’s Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, summarised in a press statement Monday’s proceeding where parties argued Mr Agunloye’s application for a medical trip.Senior Advocate of Nigeria , said his client needed urgent medical attention abroad.

They also included a letter from the Federal Road Safety Commission and an invitation from a foreign medical analyst requesting him to travel abroad for an urgent medical evaluation and attention.He presented a counter-affidavit deposed to by Hussain Babangida, a prosecution witness and an investigator with the EFCC, urging the court to refuse to grant the application because Mr Agunloye could be a flight risk.

The judge granted him bail on some conditions, including the seizure of his passport and a N50 million bail bond. Mr Agunloye is standing trial on charges stemming from the manner in which he awarded the failed contract and favour he allegedly received from the beneficiary of the contract.

 

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