Three ex-governors charged with corruption in Nigeria
July 14, 2007
Three Nigerian former state governors were charged with stealing public money yesterday in a signal the new president intends to tackle corruption that has hindered development in Africa's most populous country.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges against the ex-governors of Plateau, Jigawa and Abia.
The charges were not read out in court but lawyers briefly showed charge sheets to journalists. They included embezzlement, money laundering and other corruption-related offences.
All three ex-governors were brought to court but the judge said they should be given time to read the detailed charges. He said they should be brought back on Monday to take a plea.
Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
