Former Anambra Gov. Obiano Pleads Not Guilty to 9-court Charge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a nine-count money laundering charge, Aso Naija Reports.

Obiano, who was arraigned on Wednesday, Jan. 24, before trial Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him.

He was subsequently allowed to go home based on the terms of an administrative bail the anti-graft agency earlier granted to him.

Terms of the conditions included the seizure of his international passport, even as he was warned not to travel outside the country without the permission of the court.

The court also directed the EFCC to forward details of those who stood as Obiano’s surety.

The case has subsequently been adjourned till March 4 for the commencement of his trial.

Aso Naija Recall that the former governor was first arrested at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, on March 17, 2022, as he was preparing to board a flight to Houston, the United States of America.

The official arrest and indictment took place a few hours after he left office as governor.