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Appeal Court frees Ngilari for lack of proof three months after being jailed for fraud
The Court of Appeal, Yola Division Thursday overturned the conviction of a former Adamawa Governor, Bala Ngilari, and discharged and acquitted him of corruption charges.
The court, presided by Olayomi Folashade, quashed all charges against Ngilari for lack of merit and sufficient proof of allegations against him.
On March 6, a Yola High Court sentenced Ngilari, to five years in prison without the option of fine on charges of financial fraud.
He was jailed for not following due process in the purchase of 25 vehicles at the cost of N169 million.
Ngilari was charged with two of his former aides, Secretary to the State Government and Commissioner of Finance.
The court also acquitted the two aides for lack of sufficient proof.
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