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Libra38
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For some of us who may have dificulty in opening the browser page, check out the full story. (Source: Guardian news).
Court To Hear George's Bail Application Nov 9
By Yetunde Oyegbami
THE Lagos High Court, Ikeja has fixed Monday, November 9 for hearing in the bail application filed by jailed former National Deputy Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George and five others. A former chairman, Board of Directors, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), George was jailed earlier in the week by Justice Olubunmi along with five others on the board.
They were jailed over abuse of contract awards as well as abuse of power during their tenure (2001-2003).
Their counsel, led by Mr. Tunji Ayanlaja (SAN) and Dele Adesina (SAN) had filed notice of appeal and bail pending the determination of the appeal on Wednesday, October 28, and in response to their applications, Justice Oyewole yesterday fixed November 9, for hearing of the application.
George, according to a sworn- affidavit presented to the courts is seeking bail on health grounds alleging "hypertension with arthritis."
The former PDP chieftain, along with Aminu Dabo, Captain Olusegun Abidoye, Alhaji Abdullahi Aminu Tafida, Alhaji Zanna Maidaribe and Alhaji Sule Aliyu are currently serving a two-year jail term each at the Kirikiri Maximum prison.
The convicts had filed the applications, "motion on notice" dated October 28 for accelerated hearing of the matter, "brought pursuant to section 10 and 51 of the High Court of Lagos State Law 2003 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this honorable court."
Ayanlaja and Adesina claimed they have served the respondent, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC).
Counsel to EFCC, Mr. Festus Keyamo, admitted receiving the applications. He demanded three days each to respond to the six applications but was overruled by the court.
Explaining his position, Keyamo said he got George's application on Wednesday and the last filing on Thursday night, requesting for time to respond.
Ayanlaja appealed for Keyamo's understanding, while Adesina said it was possible for Keyamo to operate on Saturday and Sunday to quicken his response to all the applications.
Justice Oyewole urged all the parties to exchange all necessary documents within a week.
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princekevo (m)
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Good for him,
He should rot inside jail. He had hypertension with Arthritis when he was stealling public fund so he should bear them to jail. No mercy for a heartless criminal like him who think he can enrich his pocket at the expense of Nigerians suffering. After all many prisoners have worst sickness than his, if tested yet still serving their jail terms
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kokoA (m)
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He has not seen anything yet.
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Libra38
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We hope it's the begining for all corrupt leaders in the country, the real Darkness shall come upon them!!
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Czarskit (m)
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. . .he should be freed. . . with a bullet through his skull.  |
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lyfe (m)
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An excuse for appeal alot of people in the cell have one ailment or the other.
My medical team will always come to check you corrupt ass Bode. Just serve you term first OK.
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semid4lyfe (m)
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Bode, there is no need for u to apply for bail as I fit do Micheal Scofield break u out of prison. You fit go jolly afterwards with all your loot for Rio. Only thing be se u go need pay N5 billion into my A/c.
What say you?
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1forall (m)
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Knowing Naija and the way things go (and the money he's got to spend) he might be able to wangle his way out of this one. . . but make e use at least 1yr first.
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mrperfect (m)
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He should be allowed to go and treat himself, health is important than whatever, unless if Nigeria want him to die in that prison.
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mekuslogan
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Typical Yoruba. They commit crimes and too afraid to face the consequence. Reminds one of Diya and Adisa who planned a coup but could not take the heat. Cowards
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bluehorizo (m)
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Nigeria want him to die in that prison.
He is of no benefit to Nigeria with all his stolen wealth. |
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Outstrip (f)
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This man get liver o. Arthritis and high blood pressure. The nerve of this fool. Does this ode know that both of those can be controlled with medicationa nd that one of them is not even life threatening
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redsun (m)
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Let him die there and transcend into eternal damnation.Loads of innocent nigerians die in prisons and police cells day in day out awaiting trials.They die from malnutrition,police bullets,cramps,heat waves,stampedes and diseases of sorts in what we call detention or rehabilitation centres,yet,nobody talks about it.
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MrCrackles (m)
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Bode George - You are in for a torrid time! 
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KnowAll (m)
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Make na live Bode George the man wants to enjoy his loot,
I once read a book written about John Gotti, the last New York Mafia boss, and there was a chapter were they sent the him to a prison in Illinios called marion. John Gotti signed with resignationation and said " oh Marion, I am fucked the only way u get out of there is in a box" and surely the ony way he got out was in a box.
Nigerian prison system for anybody who has enjoyed any semblence of a good life, if care is not taking we get an early relase out in a box b4 u say Bode George.
It does not matter whether u are sent in for 90 years in prison or 2 years in prison in Nigeria, for most Nigerian big men a few weeks in our prison system is a de facto death sentence in disguise.
has anybody seen our prisoners b4 u wil think they have just come out of Auschwitz the jewish holocaust camp.
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damola1
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why are they always sick after a judgement?
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Teminio
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Bode George should be made to face the consequence of his action squarely. No excuse should be allowed - health or whatever
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puskin
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BG goes 2prison nd he suddenly has high B.P nd other ailments. Like he's the only inmate who has an ailment.
What nonsense appeal.
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ovo4u (m)
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All this are excuses, if they even give me the hospital information about this, i still would not believe and i don't see the reason why we all here don't understand that this Man is rich with the stolen money and want to get out of prison, wow the power of money really suck because so many Nigerian's are in that prison dieing.anyway F**k BG.
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ELDINO (m)
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Hahahahaha, lol,he ain't seen anything yet.
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Libra38
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I will definately forward to my brother (identity witheld) different opinions and suggestions here on nairaland, to make sure adequate,strigent and maximum security is put around him (George) to prevent any unforseen case of prison break. I am saying this 'cos I know anything can happen in Nigeria.
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chidichris (m)
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if he has high bp and arthritis only, then he is among the healthy nigerians. his criminal activities in nigeria has caused deaths, untold hardships and a lot of illnesses to millions of nigerians. chief morris ibekwe(okwelle holdings) was not only an accused under ribadu and obj and was not allowed medical treatment while he was sick hence he died. if anyone plans to allow bode goerge for any reason outside death, we will see the hands of selected justice back here.
to you bode george, we are praying that God will make available to you more life treathening sicknesses like TB, HIV, hypertitis and other big issues for you have murdered sleep and deserve no sleep.
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keyremotes (m)
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THE BIGGEST FOOL THAT EVER LIVED!
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halfcurren
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Enheeen!!!,
Time to pay for his crime, he suddenly remembers he has "hypertension with arthritis." When he was chasing women all arround Lagos; throwing his ill gotten wealth on them; marrying several wives at his age; etc, he did not remember he had "hypertension with arthritis."
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jaguar_09 (m)
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Hope the judges won't grant him his request. If they do then i think Yar Adua should be asked to resign on Health grounds since his to not medically stable to administer the affairs of the country. He is just using the nation's money to take care of himself all for free when a common man on the street dies because he and his family member could not raise money to pay for hospital bills.
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cvibe
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Funny how these guys always bring up health issues when they end up in jail,
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monopolist
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O fe sa lo ni!
He wan run away ni!
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udezue (m)
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They should keep him there.
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sley4life (m)
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Rot in Hell
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