Nigeria's
justice system for politicians reach to laugh. Former governor of Adamawa, Bala
Ngilari has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Yola.
Ngilari who
was jailed for corruption on Monday, March 6, was granted bail on health
grounds.
Ngilari was
convicted by Justice Nathan Musa for failing to adhere to the procurement laws
of Adamawa state during his tenure as the governor of the state.
He was found
guilty of four charges of giving N167 million contract without due process.
In his ruling,
Justice Musa said the law states that the convict shall not be given an option
of fine.
While handing
down his ruling, Musa said the former governor can chose to serve his jail term
in any prison of his choice.
Having
appealed the court's ruling, the judge said Ngilari is expected to remain in a
prison facility pending the decision of the appeal court on his matter.
A convicted
ex-governor who should be in prison has been granted bail on health grounds.
Smh!
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