The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday allowed former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, to continue enjoying the administrative bail earlier granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Maryam Hassan gave the ruling while deciding on a bail application filed by Ngige and argued by his lead counsel, Patrick Ikwueto (SAN).
In her ruling, the judge directed that Ngige must provide a surety who is a director in the employment of the Federal Government and who owns a landed property. The surety is required to deposit the property’s title documents, along with their travel documents, with the court.
Justice Hassan further ordered that the arrangement would remain in force until Ngige completes the retrieval of his international passport.
The EFCC had earlier granted Ngige bail on self-recognition, with conditions that included the submission of his travel documents to the commission and the provision of one surety.
More details are expected to follow as the case progresses.
