The President of the Nigerian Bar
Association, Paul Usoro, SAN
NBA President, Paul Usoro, SAN, has said that he is going to
appear in court to face the charges levelled against him by the
EFCC.
Nairalaw learnt that Mr. Usoro had informed the EFCC
earlier today, that he will attend court on Monday even though he
is yet to be served with the charge.
According to the information gathered by TNL, the decision to
attend the Court on Monday was reached after high-powered meetings
and consultations with very senior members of the Bar.
The President believes it is in the interest of justice to have
judicial pronouncements on these allegations.
TheNigerialawyer (TNL) recalls that the EFCC had affirm dragging
the NBA President to court over an alleged money laundering charge
running into millions of naira. The EFCC had claimed, tracing some
money belonging to the Akwa Ibom State Government to the account of
the firm of the NBA President.
Mr. Usoro in response had replied to the allegations, claiming
that the money received are legal fees for various payments made
with respect to matters handled for the government.
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