– The lawyer to the former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has said that his client is willing to return N400 million to the federal government

– The lawyer said Metuh has established sufficient evidence that he was not aware of the source of the money made available to him (Metuh) by the former president, Goodluck Jonathan


A counsel to the embattled former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has said his client is willing to return the N400 million he (Metuh) allegedly received illegally from the national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Speaking to journalists in court today, May 25, Metuh’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu said that since his client have shown sufficient evidence that he (Metuh) did not know the source of N400 million transferred to his company account by Dasuki, he is willing to refund the said amount.

“Chief Metuh had shown sufficient evidence that he was not aware of the source of the N400 million made available to him by the former President and he has shown his willingness, since the commencement of this matter, to refund the said sum even when there is no guilt knowledge (mens rea),” Ikpeazu said.

Ikpeazu also said that having lost an application made at the Appeal Court, his client has the right to go ahead to the Supreme Court to seek justice.

“There are issues in the Appeal Court ruling the defence team is not comfortable with, after due consultation with our client, he will instruct us on the next action. The client has the right of appeal all the way to the Supreme Court,” he added.

Metuh’s appeal on the Federal High Court’s ruling against his no case submission was today upheld by the Appeal Court.

Also speaking on the dismissal of Metuh’s application to travel abroad for a spinal cord treatment, Ikpeazu said it is pertinent to note that his client’s health is paramount.

“What is important to us for now is the health situation of the defendant whose situation has continued to deteriorate. Even the constitution recognizes the fact that an accused should be alive and fit to face trial and defend himself,” he said.

Metuh has been under admission at the National Hospital in Abuja since Monday, May 23,  following his ailing health condition.

He had earlier applied for the court to release his passport and grant him the permission to travel abroad for a spinal cord treatment.

But the trial judge in his matter, Justice Abang said his court lacked the jurisdiction to hear Metuh’s application for the release of his passport and as such cannot decide on his application to travel abroad for treatment.

Abang based his ruling on the grounds that the court having made pronouncements cannot go back on its own order.

The judge also said that Metuh failed to give evidence that no teaching hospital in Abuja can handle his health issue.

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thought it was a witchhunt?? ?

Yeye dey smell

If Buhari agree eh, na me and him

That's why he was falling sick all the time

I thought it was a lie and that it was a political witch hunt? Which money is he returning that he did not take! Also same Metuh said he will never return anything and nothing will happen. Gradually he is coming to terms with reality and sense is stepping in.

Anyway hope all is well sha. That said I wish Olisa Metuh quick recovery and improved health.

After all the initial Bragado... Metuh don see fire he want to finally accept and admit he ate our yam


#shameless Politicians

One By One Dey Don Dey confess

At least he is a repentant thief unlike dasuki .. bafarawa ... ffk.. and oher yam eaters.. I pray he land a good plea bargain with FG

this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

Way to go, but why did he waste so much time befor he succumb..?

No way Metuh. U have cost d Nigerian state valuable time and resources in prosecuting u. So refund of d N400m is no longer sufficient,u must do some jail time too.

Hahahahha... 400m in 2014 or 2015 is no longer 400m...time value of money must be considered.

He has to return about 500m or 600m.Period

If he is willing to refund the money, good.
The country needs all the funds it can get.

Kikikiki... Nurse Metuh

bloodyBLOGGER:
this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

After this 1 sef go stand up when school leavers dey yarn!


Bloody otondo!

At long last, we are getting somewhere. He should please do quick and return the money. In fact, he should make the N400million cheque available at the next court hearing.


If only he had towed this honourable part from the beginning of the investigation, instead of grandstanding, he would have been spared of the handcuffs, prison remand, court harassment and having to disgracefully feign sickness to stall his trial.

This should also serve as a lesson to other Yam eaters like FFK who are still under investigation. You can cooperate honourably with EFCC and quietly return what you ate or be made to vomit it the hard way and disgracefully.

bloodyBLOGGER:
this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

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a wailer spotted

Lala

why did he let the situation degenerate to this level before agreeing to return the money. Especially after paying 400m for bail and his sureties coughing up 200m each.

Now he has arthritis, diabetes, ulcer and spinal cord injury.

That is what happens when you don't know when the game is up.

bloodyBLOGGER:
this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

Please, how old are you?

That's my kinda news! Cc: modath dropshot omenka lalasticlala

I thought d money was meant for campaign funds or am I missing something
Didn't he spend it during campaign
What's all this about
Dasuki u sef na wa o.

ChemicalMallam:

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a wailer spotted

amaechi1:


Please, how old are you?

He is not a wailer. Try to recognize sarcasm when you see one.

bloodyBLOGGER:
this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

gbamest over to brain dead ipoor

But where is lalasticlala sef

amaechi1:


Please, how old are you?

The question here is "how old are yo, that yo couldn't even read sacarsm to his post"

EazyMoh:
That's my kinda news!
Cc: modath dropshot omenka lalasticlala

If true, it's a welcome development.

The "abokis" that quickly and silently refunded their loot were not stupid and knew the implications of dragging the matter to court.

Bros Metuh,you must finish your defence before your paddy Abang considers a plea bargain.

the fire was too hot for metuh lolzzzz

Owoloku1:
Hahahahha... 400m in 2014 or 2015 is no longer 400m...time value of money must be considered.

He has to return about 500m or 600m.Period

Allah kwa..ar u an economist

Better late than neverrr