The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Sen. Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over his failure to declare his assets.

In the court processes released on Wednesday, the government filed a two-count charge of criminal breach of trust, diversion of public funds, conspiracy and abuse of office against the senator.

The government said the offence was punishable under Section 15 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.

The charge sheet was signed by Mr Celsus Ukpong, Chief Superintendent, Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP) on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation and backed by the proof of evidence and statement of Akpan.

Akpan, in his statement, attached to the charge sheet, said that he could not remember how much he bought his property on No. 387 Diplomatic Zone, Katampe Extension Abuja and who he bought the property from.

He also denied ownership of two other houses said to be his, all located around the diplomatic zone.

The two-count charge reads: “That you, Sen. Albert Akpan on or about 12th day of April, within the jurisdiction of this court committed an offence to wit: refusal to declare your assets without reasonable excuse .

“And upon notice to declare your assets before the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Abuja contrary to and punishable under Section 3(3)(1)(a) of the Recovery of Public Property (Special Provision)Act 2004.

“That you, Sen. Albert Akpan on or about 12th day of April, within the jurisdiction of this court committed an offence to wit: neglect to declare your assets without reasonable excuse.

“And upon notice to declare your assets before the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Abuja contrary to and punishable under Section 3(3)(1)(a) of the Recovery of Public Property (Special Provision) Act 2004”


Details: http://anstalk.com/nigerian-govt-files-criminal-charges-against-senator/



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This Bassey Albert guy was the Finance commissioner in Akwa Ibom during the administration of Godswill Akpabio from 2007 to 2015.

My question is why is he the only person arrested and charged to court when Akpabio is walking free?

Between 2007 and 2015, Akwa Ibom received about N3 trillion from the federation account. About 80% of that amount was stolen, shared, and squandered by Godswill Akpabio.

Sadly, aside a few projects, Akwa Ibom people did not benefit from their states' wealth. Did you know Akwa Ibom people are among the poorest in Nigeria? The poverty in AKwa Ibom is worst than poverty in the entire northern Nigeria combined!

It is a known fact that during Akpabio years as Akwa Ibom governor, IBB, Abdusalami, Gowon, Wole Soyinka, Obasanjo, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, Obi of Onitsha, thousands of Yoruba lawyers/SANs from Lagos, etc., all visited Akwa Ibom and partook in the stealing of Akwa Ibom monies.

So, why is Bassey Albert the only person charged for stealing Akwa Ibom monies? What about the rest who also stole; when will these people be arrested and the monies recovered and returned back to Akwa Ibom people?

ok

Akpabio turn go soon reach. watch out

At least we have to start somewhere.

So let's allow the government to do their job.

When are they filing criminal charges against fulani terrorists herdsmen?