AGF, presidential panel fight over prosecution of suspects

There was a hot exchange of words yesterday at the Federal high court, Lagos, as the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and the Special Presidential Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPPRPP), fought in the open court over the prosecution of five directors of National Art Theatre, Iganmu Lagos, charged with N500, 000 alleged gratification.

The exchange of words started when the matter was called for the plea of the suspects to be taken and two lawyers, Dr. Celsius Ukpong from the SPPRPP and Mr. A. K. Alilu, from the office of AGF, announced their appearance as prosecutors in the same matter.

The five directors are George Ufot Ukanta, Abiodun Abe, Femi Joel, Ndubuisi Nwogu and Mrs. Doris Okafor, wife of a retired army General.

Ukpong and Alilu separately stood up and announced appearance as prosecutors.

The Guardian, May 15, 2018

 

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