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Court grants ex-gov Ishaku permission for medical trip abroad

From Vanguard · () English

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  • A Nigerian court granted former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku permission to travel to the UAE for spinal cord surgery.
  • Ishaku is facing a 15-count charge for allegedly diverting N27 billion, with his arraignment occurring in September 2024.
  • The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not object to Ishaku's medical travel request.

An Abuja High Court has granted former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku leave to travel abroad for medical treatment. Justice Sylvanus Oriji approved Ishaku's request to travel to Arjam, UAE, for a spinal cord surgery recommended by his physician. The court's permission is valid until October 5.

Ishaku is currently facing a 15-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges allege that he diverted approximately N27 billion during his tenure as governor. He was arraigned on these charges on September 30, 2024, along with former Permanent Secretary Bello Yero.

During the court hearing, Ishaku's counsel, Chris Umar, SAN, formally requested the court's order granting his client permission to travel for the surgery. The EFCC's counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, and the counsel for the second defendant, Hussaini Zakariyya, SAN, both indicated they did not oppose the application. The court subsequently granted the leave, allowing Ishaku to seek medical attention abroad.

The leave expires by Oct. 5.

— Justice Sylvanus OrijiStating the duration of the permission granted for medical travel.
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