The fund is meant for internet facilities at 20 airports, educational institutions, and markets across Nigeria.
The federal government, through the EFCC, had, in an ex-parte motion, sought a bench warrant against Mrs Alison-Madueke on January 24, 2022.
“They will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded,” he said.
“There was no denial of fair hearing as opportunity was given to the appellant to defend himself by the lower court.
The legislators claimed there were a “plethora of petitions” concerning the auditor general’s report and financial statement of accounts of the state government.
The defendants, Samuel Ogoshi, 22, Samson Ogoshi, 20, and Ezekiel Ejehem Robert, 19, all of Lagos, Nigeria, are charged in a four-count indictment.
The event was part of Mr Tinubu’s two-day visit to the state to inaugurate projects executed by the Nyesom Wike administration.
It is noteworthy that pushing this compliance at this time of our democracy will aid in restoring the people’s trust in public service and public procurement.”
Mr Abubakar’s lawyer, Benson Igbanoi, also faulted the competence of the suit while arguing the preliminary objection he filed for his client.
