Presidential panel refers Senator Nwaoboshi to federal government’s prosecutor for trial

The Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP) for recovery
of public property has transferred to the Director of Public
Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) the prosecution the case of
alleged failure to declare assets brought against Senator Peter
Nwaoboshi (Delta North) by the panel.

In a letter accompanying the case file, dated June 7, 2019 the
SPIP said it forwarded the case to the DPPF fur further handling in
furtherance of the inter-agency and collaborative efforts of
Federal Government’s agencies involved in the anti-corruption
war.

The letter signed by Dr. Celcius Ukpong, reads: “1 am directed
to forward to you above named case file for further action.

The above suspect is under investigation before us for
possession of suspicious assets far and beyond his legitimate
earnings.

“He has refused to declare his assets before the panel after
lawful demand by the special presidential investigation panel.

“This refusal is contrary to and punishable under section
3(i)(a) of the Recovery of Public Property (Special Provisions) Act
2004.

“It shall be appreciated if a charge is brought against him for
this offence pending the conclusion of the investigation.

“We hereby attach a draft charge against him, for your perusal
and further action, please.”

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