MD Of Saraki's Company Declared Wanted By EFCC, As Abuja High Court Halts Code Of Conduct On Saraki, While NMA Honours Him

Kennedy Izuagbe, a former director of Societe Generale Bank Nigeria Plc and managing director of Carlisle Properties and Investment Limited, a company owned by Bukola Saraki, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesman, Izuagbe (45) who is being investigated in a case of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of over N3.6 billion, has gone into hiding and all efforts to reach him have proved abortive.

“He is linked to the several shady deals and gross financial misconducts that took place in the bank, in which several millions of naira were granted as loan without due diligence,” Uwujaren said.

“The suspect, who is believed to have fled the country, is a native of Iviukhua village, near Agenebode, Etsako east local government area of Edo state.

“The EFCC enjoins members of the public with information on the whereabouts of Izuagbe to contact any of its offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Gombe and Kano, or the nearest police station.”

Saraki is facing a 13-count charge by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)  for “false declaration of assets”. 

He denied the allegation, though, claiming he was being persecuted for fighting corruption. His wife, Toyin, is also being investigated by the EFCC, TheCable reported.
 
Meanwhile, Dr Bukola Saraki himself was today September 17,2015 decorated by the delegates from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The NMA team by its President, Dr. Kayode Obembe.Dr Kayode also presented him with a gift

Speaking while receiving them,Senator Saraki said: 'As a Medical Doctor myself, I fully understand the needs of my colleagues in the medical community. In this regard, I will work to ensure that our Doctors continue to have the support of the Senate to address primary healthcare delivery, funding for the medical sector, rural sector healthcare, and ways to improve health tourism'.
 
On the other hand, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has halted moves by the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to dock the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki tomorrow over a 13- count charge bothering on corruption and alleged false declaration of assets.

In a chamber ruling this evening, Justice Ahmed Mohammed summoned the Federal Minist‎ry of Justice, Chairman of the CCB and Chairman of the Code of Conduct tribunal, CCT, to appear before the high court on September 21 to show cause why Saraki should be prosecuted over the alleged offence.

Equally summoned to appear before the court was the deputy director in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. M.S. Hassan, who signed the charge against Saraki.

The court made the orders aft‎er it heard an ex-parte application that was filed and moved yesterday by Saraki through his lawyer Mr. Mahmud Magaji, SAN, Vanguardngr reports.

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