Corruption: Maina Jumps Bail, Lands Senator Ndume In Prison Custody 

Indications have emerged that Abdulrasheed Maina, a former Chairman of defunct Pension reform task force, have jumped bail as failure of his surety, Senator Ali Ndume to produce him in court has landed the latter in prison custody.

BIGPENNGR.COM understands a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered Senator Ali Ndume to be remanded in Kuje correctional centre.

Justice Okon Abang made the order following Ndume’s failure to produce Abdulrasheed Maina, who is facing a 12-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, illegal operation of fictitious bank accounts, and fraudulent activities.

Multiple reports indicate that the Maina may have jumped bail as his whereabout is said to be unknown as he did not show up in court. Recall that Maina who was initially remanded in prison custody was later bailed by Senator Ndume  who reportedly stood as surety for him.

However, Justice Abang held that having failed to produce Maina, who is believed to have jumped bail and having also been unable  to show cause why he should not forfeit his bail bond, ruled that Ndume  should be remanded in prison custody, and should  only be released if, and when he meets either of three conditions listed below.

Justice Abang listed the conditions as: One, Ndume pays N500m bail bond into the Federation Account of the Federal Government and present evident of such payment in court. Two,  the FG sells the property situated in Asokoro, Abuja which he (Ndume) pledged as security for the bond and present evidence of sale and payment of the N500m realised into the Federation Account. Three, he produces Maina, who is believed to have now jumped bail, in court.

Ndume, who represents Borno South District, was immediately after the judge’s pronouncement taken away from the courtroom.

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