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A N100 million bail was granted to Danladi Umar, former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Danladi Umar has been charged with receiving gratification from contractors who worked on projects for the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

And it all began on July 9 when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Danladi Umar for receiving gratification from contractors who worked on projects for the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The contractors allegedly sent monetary gratifications to Danladi Umar’s wife and paid school fees for his children at Baze University, the EFCC said.

The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail to former chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar. Danladi Umar faces charges of receiving gratification from contractors.

Danladi Umar denied the allegations made by the contractors. The contractors allegedly sent monetary gratifications to Danladi Umar’s wife and paid school fees for his children at Baze University, the EFCC said.

On July 9, the EFCC charged Danladi Umar with an alleged fraud involving N15 million. According to the EFCC, Danladi Umar violated Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

The section criminalises the act of public officers who use their office to confer undue advantage on themselves, friends or family. The offence attracts seven years’ imprisonment upon conviction. The trial is adjourned until October 29 for further proceedings.

“You did not produce strong reasons why bail should not be granted,” the judge, Peter Kekemeke, declared.

Danladi Umar is a Nigerian lawyer who served as the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal from 2016 to 2020. He was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Code of Conduct Tribunal is a court responsible for hearing cases of public officers who allegedly violate the code of conduct for public servants. The tribunal is a crucial institution in Nigeria’s fight against corruption, as it helps to ensure that public officers act with integrity and transparency.

Danladi Umar’s case highlights the complexities of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The EFCC's decision to arraign Danladi Umar on corruption charges underscores the agency's commitment to holding public officials accountable for their actions.

Kurchmives International Limited, a subcontractor under the contract awarded by the Code of Conduct Tribunal to Momanaf Global Ventures Limited for the painting of the Code of Conduct Tribunal’s headquarters, allegedly sent N5 million to Danladi Umar’s wife at Zenith Bank.

Portal Realities Limited, a sister company of JTF Global Links Limited, a company awarded the contract for the digitalisation of the Code of Conduct Tribunal’s management records, allegedly sent N6 million to Danladi Umar’s wife.

The prosecution also said Portal Realities Limited paid over N4 million for Danladi Umar’s children, Faiza and Yakubu, at Baze University.

Danladi Umar's case is also a reminder that the fight against corruption requires sustained effort and commitment from all stakeholders. As Nigerians, we must continue to demand transparency and accountability from our public officials, and hold them accountable for any wrongdoing.

The trial of Danladi Umar is a significant development in Nigeria's ongoing fight against corruption. We will continue to follow the developments in this case and provide updates as necessary.

This is a significant development in Nigeria’s fight against corruption.