The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arraigned a Director of Administration and Supplies with the National Boundary Commission Aishatu Abdullahi and Ghaji Rahila, an Assistant Chief Accountant of the same agency over allegations of forgery and abuse of office.
The duo was arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja.
ICPC, in a five-count charge accused the defendants of conspiring amongst themselves to allow the first defendant (Ghaji Rahila) participate in the senior promotion exercise as well as her confirmation to the next rank of Chief Accountant (Level 14) at the National Boundary Commission while she was at the same time in the employment of Galaxy Backbone Limited.
The Commission also accused the first defendant (Ghaji Rahila) of forging an admission letter from Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda (that was purportedly addressed to her Husband, Suleiman Mishara) with the intention to support her application for leave of absence at the National Boundary Commission.
They pleaded not guilty when the 5-count charge was read to them.
The case was adjourned to 17th of March, 2025 for commencement of hearing.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
