“I cannot resist the temptation to remind you at this juncture that this is exactly the type of apathy and aloofness that resulted in the #EndSARS protests,” said the lawyer.
Justice Suleiman Belgore, in his ruling on the defendants’ bail applications, held that he found merit in their bail applications.
The EFCC chairman listed diversion of funds, embezzlement, stealing, forgery, bribery among others as examples of corrupt practices.
Mr Oghenedoro alleged that billions of naira were misappropriated, diverted and laundered during his administration.
In the separate charge, EFCC alleged that the defendant obtained $368,698 fraudulently.
“It is unfortunate he is not here, my lord, and it is not my fault,” FIRS lawyer said.
EFCC operatives have arrested 78 people for suspected internet fraud in Imo and Enugu.
He was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on criminal conversion and stealing.
“His refusal to accept responsibility for defrauding thousands of victims continues to this day and is reflected in the significant sentence imposed in this case,” the court heard.
Mr Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar, his son, Abdullahi Umar, and five others.
