Joshua dariye news
Joshua Dariye is a former Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Plateau State from 1999 to 2007. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and was known for his controversial tenure as governor.
Here are some recent news updates about Joshua Dariye:
- Conviction and imprisonment: In 2018, Dariye was convicted of embezzling N1.2 billion while he was governor of Plateau State. He was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment, but was later granted bail in 2020.
- Appeal: In 2020, Dariye appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing that the trial was unfair and that he was not given a fair hearing. The appeal is still pending.
- Re-arrest: In 2020, Dariye was re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after he failed to appear in court to face trial on charges of money laundering and corruption.
- Health issues: In 2020, Dariye was hospitalized for several weeks due to health issues, which led to concerns about his ability to continue his appeal.
- PDP suspension: In 2020, the PDP suspended Dariye from the party due to his conviction and imprisonment.
- Rehabilitation: In 2020, the Nigerian government announced plans to rehabilitate Dariye and other former politicians who have been convicted of corruption, as part of efforts to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation.
These are some of the recent news updates about Joshua Dariye.