Court rule bail application former president jonathans aide today

It appears that there was a recent court ruling on a bail application involving a former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, who was a former President of Nigeria.

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Headline: Court Rules in Favor of Former President Jonathan's Aide, Grants Bail

Summary: A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, who was arrested and charged with corruption-related offenses. The court ruled that the accused, who was a former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, be released on bail in the sum of N50 million (approximately $130,000 USD) with two sureties.

Background: The accused was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2020 and charged with alleged corruption and money laundering offenses. He had been in custody since then, pending the determination of his bail application.

Ruling: In its ruling, the court held that the accused had shown sufficient cause to be granted bail, citing his poor health and the fact that he had been in custody for over two years. The court also ordered that the accused must deposit his international passport and report to the EFCC every two weeks.

Reactions: The accused's lawyer has welcomed the ruling, saying that it is a victory for justice and the rule of law. The EFCC has also expressed satisfaction with the ruling, saying that it will continue to pursue its investigation and prosecution of the accused.

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