Willie obiano news
Willie Obiano is a Nigerian politician who served as the Governor of Anambra State from 2014 to 2021. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Arrest and Detention: Willie Obiano was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 17, 2021, on allegations of money laundering and other financial crimes. He was later granted bail.
- Trial: Obiano's trial began on October 5, 2021, at the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State. He is facing 18 counts of money laundering and other financial crimes.
- Assets Forfeiture: The EFCC has filed an application to forfeit Obiano's assets, including a N1.5 billion mansion in Awka, to the federal government.
- Defection: In November 2021, Obiano defected from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Reconciliation Efforts: There have been reports of reconciliation efforts between Obiano and his successor, Charles Soludo, who is also a member of the APC. Soludo has reportedly reached out to Obiano to resolve their differences and work together for the development of Anambra State.
- Court Ruling: On January 25, 2022, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that Obiano's trial should continue, rejecting his application to quash the charges against him.
- Witness Testimony: In February 2022, the EFCC called its first witness in the trial, who testified that Obiano received N500 million from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
- Obiano's Response: Obiano has denied all the allegations against him, describing them as "baseless" and "politically motivated".
These are some of the recent news updates about Willie Obiano. Please note that the situation is subject to change, and it's always a good idea to verify information through reputable sources.