By Bolanle Olabimtan
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has filed a fraud suit against former Senator Andy Uba, accusing him of involvement in a N400 million scam related to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024, was filed before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on October 8, 2024.
Uba, along with two co-defendants, Crystal Uba and Benjamin Etu, is facing a two-count charge for allegedly conspiring to deceive George Uboh in 2022. They are accused of falsely promising to secure the position of NDDC Managing Director for any candidate willing to pay N400 million. Uboh, in his petition to the IGP, claims that Uba assured him he could arrange the appointment in exchange for the payment, with a promise to refund the money if the appointment did not occur.
Uboh further detailed in his petition that he transferred N200 million into two separate accounts as instructed by Uba, believing the deal would result in his sister, Doris Uboh, being appointed as NDDC MD. However, Uboh alleges that Uba has yet to fulfill his promise or return the money.
The prosecution has named six witnesses to testify against Uba and the other defendants. In court on November 13, prosecution counsel M.L. Anthony stated that the defendants had evaded service of court documents, initially using a fundamental rights enforcement order to delay their arraignment. It was only after the order was lifted that they were formally charged.
Justice Ekwo has adjourned the case until February 18, 2025, for the arraignment of the defendants.
