CCT Threatens to Strike Out N70 Million Bribery Charges Against Orubebe

Chairman of the of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Mr Danladi Umar, has threatened to strike out the charges of bribery and false declaration of assets preferred against former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Godsday Orubebe after the prosecution failed for the third time on Wednesday to open its case against Mr Orubebe and call its witnesses.

Although refusing to accede to the request by the defence counsel, Mr‎ Selekowei Larry, to strike out the case, the Tribunal Chairman announced that the prosecution would be given one more chance to open its case failing which the Tribunal will strike out the case for them to put their house in order.