Three top Politicians That Will Spend Christmas In Jail By Wisdom Nwedene

In this report, Igbere TV examines five top politicians that will spend their Christmas and New Year in jail.



Some of them despite being granted bail still remain in prison while others who appeared in court on Monday returned to prison.


(1) Mohammed Adoke : A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke( SAN) may likely spend his Christmas in jail.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Mr. Adoke upon arrival from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Adoke is being probed alongside others over $1.06billion Malabu Oil Block ( OPL 245) deal.

The ex-AGF was arrested in Abu Dhabi on November 11 after being watch-listed by the EFCC.

But after a month in the custody of the International Police( INTERPOL) in the UAE, Adoke voluntarily offered to return to the country for interrogation by the EFCC and trial.

Recently, EFCC secured court order to detain him for more investigation.

(2) Joshua Dariye : Senator Joshua Dariye will continue his detention in prison.

He was Jailed 14 years in prison without the option of a fine after his conviction on multiple charges of “criminal breach of trust and criminal misappropriation” of public funds.

Joshua Dariye was convicted of diverting over $3.3 million in public money between 1999 and 2007 when he was governor of the north-central Plateau state.


(3)Orji Uzor Kalu : The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu despite pleading to see his doctor will spend his Christmas in jail.

On Monday, Federal High Court in Lagos has rejected an application for post-conviction bail by former governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, who is serving 12-year imprisonment for N7.65billion fraud.

Justice Mohammad Liman ordered Kalu to remain in correctional services custody until his appeal is heard.

On December 17, Kalu applied for bail on the grounds of Ill health and the need the represent his constituency at the Senate, where he is Chief Whip.