PDP Chieftains Mffo, Iortyom Remanded By Benue Court In Makurdi

PDP Chieftains Mffo, Iortyom Remanded By Benue Court In Makurdi

A Benue High Court sitting in Makurdi has ordered the remand of Isaac Mffo, the former Deputy Chairman of the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Bemgba Iortyom, the party’s former State Publicity Secretary, at the Makurdi Correctional Centre. The ruling, delivered by Justice Kelvin Mbanongon on Tuesday, follows allegations of criminal conspiracy, cybercrimes, and defamation against Prof. Nicholas Ada, High Chief Terngu Tsegba, and former Benue Assembly Speaker Terseer Tsumba….CONTINUE READING 

According to the prosecution sheet read in court, Mffo and Iortyom were accused of alleging that Prof. Ada, Chief Tsegba, and Speaker Tsumba had recently funded thugs to disrupt the Ward Congresses in Benue State, thereby causing unrest within the PDP. The duo also accused the three of embezzling funds meant for the 2023 elections in the state.

During the court proceedings, the defense counsel, A.U. Gar, requested bail for his clients on self-recognition. However, this was strongly opposed by the prosecution’s counsel, C.N. Agudu, who argued that the severity of the charges should not be overlooked. Justice Mbanongon agreed, noting that the allegations related to cybercrimes were serious and could not be dismissed lightly. Consequently, the judge ordered that the accused be remanded in the Makurdi Correctional Centre while the investigation continues.

The case has been adjourned to October 15th, 2024, for further mention.

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