The former governor of Adamawa state, James Bala Ngilari, has been charged and remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The remand order was issued by Justice Nathan Musa of High Court of Adamawa state, which sat in Yola Wednesday.
The EFCC had charged Ngilari for violation of procurement laws in the award of contract of N167 million to one El-Yadi Motors Limited for supply of 25 units of operational vehicles (Toyota Corolla).
The Commission had instituted a 19 count-charge against Ngilari, his former secretary to the government, Ibrahim Andrew Welye and his former Commissioner of Finance and Budget, Sanda Jonathan Lamurde.
EFCC accused them of conspiracy, lack of No objection Certificate, No competitive bidding and others in procurement process.
The three pleaded not guilty and their lawyers applied for bail a request that the prosecution opposed. The court ruled that they should be remanded in custody while he adjourned until Thursday for ruling on bail application.
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