Anti-corruption and elections / EFCC

Alleged N4bn Fraud: Court Fixes Nov 25 for Obiano’s Trial

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 fixed November 25, 2025 for the trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Obiano on a nine- count charge bordering on money laundering, diversion of funds, stealing and corruption to the tune of N4billion. Obiano’s trial is starting afresh under Justice Umar, who was assigned the case on May 8, 2025 by the Chief Judge of Federal High Court, FHC, Justice John Tsoho. The former trial judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, had fixed May 26, 2025 f…