Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted permission to the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Taiwo Oluomo, to travel abroad for a medical check-up.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had previously arraigned Oluomo, along with the Director of Finance of the Assembly, Oladayo Samuel, and the Clerk of the House, Adeyemo Adedeji Taiwo, on an 11-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and forgery….CONTINUE READING
The alleged offenses involve embezzlement of N2.4 billion and were said to have occurred between 2019 and 2022 in Ogun State.
During the court proceedings, Oluomo’s counsel, Chukwudi Nmaduka, filed a motion seeking permission for his client to travel abroad for a medical check-up during the annual vacation.
The EFCC’s prosecution counsel, Abbass Mohammed, did not oppose the application, and Justice Oweibo granted it unopposed.
With the permission granted, Oluomo is now allowed to travel abroad for his medical check-up. The case will continue to be tried in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
