Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison - Politics

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Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by siddoggg(op): 1:52pm On May 16, 2018

The Plateau State High Court has remanded a former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, in Jos prison.

The court made the decision after it denied an application by Mr Jang’s counsel, Robert Clarks, for his bail following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday.

Mr Jang, who is currently the senator representing Plateau North district, is facing a 12-count charge of diverting N6.3 billion alongside a former cashier in the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Yusuf Pam.

They were alleged to have committed the offence while Mr Jang was governor of the state.

After pleading not guilty to the charges; their counsel, Mr Clarks, applied for their bail.

But prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, opposed the application, saying the accused, particularly Mr Jang, has tough credentials as a three-time governor, former Nigerian military general and serving senator, and may therefore intimidate prosecution witnesses if given bail.

He said granting them bail will not be in the best interest of justice.

The trial judge, Daniel Longji, thereafter ruled that the accused persons be remanded at the Jos Prisons till the next sitting of the court on Thursday May 24.

Earlier on Wednesday, the court struck out charges filed by the Independent Corruption Practice and other related offensive Commission (ICPC) against Mr Jang.

This was after counsel to ICPC, Adeshina Raheem, told the court that the commission was withdrawing its case to avoid duplication of charges against the former governor.

Mr Jang has been in the custody of the EFCC since Monday last week.

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/268653-ex-governor-jonah-jang-remanded-in-prison.html/amp

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by PassingShot(m): 2:00pm On May 16, 2018

Yet, they say we are not fighting corruption.

Some say the fight is one-sided, not that those being prosecuted are not corrupt o.

I ask: if it's correct that PDP ruled for 16 years, does it not make sense that 99% of the looters are their members?

Yeye wailing haters supporting their oppressors.

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Jesusloveyou: 2:04pm On May 16, 2018

source later,

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by ybalogs(m): 2:17pm On May 16, 2018

Jonah Jang is too old to be remanded ooo. We won't take this. #FreeJonahjang

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by ybalogs(m): 2:17pm On May 16, 2018

Haven't seen this anywhere but will still wait patiently hoping it's true.

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Kyase(m): 2:19pm On May 16, 2018

This is war against corruption grin

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by dalongjnr: 2:19pm On May 16, 2018

serve him right. anyone who squander our common wealth should be dealt with irrespective of party affiliation, religion, colour, or tribe. let him pay for his sins. 7 months without payment of salaries despite adequate release of money from FAAC and a boost in IGR, killing of academic activities in PLASU AND CLOSURE OF FERTILIZER BLENDING PLANT JUST BECAUSE IT WASN'T SITUATED IN DU AND POLITICAL DIFFERENCE WITH HIS PREDECESSOR ,execution of substandard road construction e.g,jibam-quanpan road, and Du-mangu Halle road etc. making his son a personal assistant on special duties and subsequently a commissioner.

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by ybalogs(m): 2:19pm On May 16, 2018

Is it that APC is moving fast to have those that could influence elections results behind bars before 2019?

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Kyase(m): 2:20pm On May 16, 2018

PassingShot:
Yet, they say we are not fighting corruption.

Some say the fight is one-sided, not that those being prosecuted are not corrupt o.

I ask: if it's correct that PDP ruled for 16 years, does it not make sense that 99% of the looters are their members?

Yeye wailing haters supporting their oppressors.

Remaining secondus grin

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by slawomir: 2:25pm On May 16, 2018

no matter what
I won't give up on my nation

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Mobsync(m): 2:25pm On May 16, 2018*

This people don't mean well for anyone. Once they've eaten to their satisfaction, they're done.

Was he not the governor during the late 2000's when Plateau was burning?

Yet, he comfortably diverted such money, even with the full knowledge of the poverty in his state.

He is MAD.

Talking of mad, I have also have two mad iPhone 6s for sale.

Price is 75k each (the phone sells for 95k).
https://www.nairaland.com/4496506/very-neat-iphone-6s-sale

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by anibirelawal(m): 2:26pm On May 16, 2018

PassingShot:
Yet, they say we are not fighting corruption.

Some say the fight is one-sided, not that those being prosecuted are not corrupt o.

I ask: if it's correct that PDP ruled for 16 years, does it not make sense that 99% of the looters are their members?

Yeye wailing haters supporting their oppressors.

Never mind those unpatriotic set of loosers.

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by esuLAAROYE(m): 2:26pm On May 16, 2018

Yeeepa, Jonah Jang. The 16 is greater than 19 Governor forum chairman.

oma see o

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Bridget95(f): 2:26pm On May 16, 2018

Kyase:
Remaining secondus

why not Tinubu

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by MrsNwaAmaikpe(f): 2:27pm On May 16, 2018

They say they are fighting corruption but its obvious they are fighting their perceived enemies.

It will be a thing of joy to see the following people in prison

Saraki

Amaechi

Tinubu

Obanikoro

Uzor Kalu

Babachir Lawal

and other looters who have suddenly become saint by switching camps

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Chukazu: 2:27pm On May 16, 2018*

I would advise him to quickly join APC and get automatic immunity from prosecution or rather persecution ... #Assurance!

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by IamPatriotic(m): 2:27pm On May 16, 2018

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Toks2008(m): 2:28pm On May 16, 2018

PassingShot:
Yet, they say we are not fighting corruption.

Some say the fight is one-sided, not that those being prosecuted are not corrupt o.

I ask: if it's correct that PDP ruled for 16 years, does it not make sense that 99% of the looters are their members?

Yeye wailing haters supporting their oppressors.

I keep reiterating that Buhari has not disappointed me in this aspect.

He may be a lousy talker,old fashioned.. just name it but I voted for him to curb corruption and he is doing just that.

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Nobody: 2:28pm On May 16, 2018

HMM

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by chris4gold(m): 2:28pm On May 16, 2018

fighting corruption or opposition?

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Neoteny(m): 2:29pm On May 16, 2018

ybalogs:
Jonah Jang is too old to be remanded ooo. We won't take this. #FreeJonahjang

Kai

See how youth reasons.

No wonder PMB called you lazy.

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Nobody: 2:30pm On May 16, 2018

WHEN WILL ROCHAS OKOROCHA BE ARRESTED?

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by SNIPER123: 2:30pm On May 16, 2018

We have interest in this case

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Ake1: 2:30pm On May 16, 2018

ybalogs:
Jonah Jang is too old to be remanded ooo. We won't take this. #FreeJonahjang

dokimmewitlaffoo

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Kabir2Mohammad(m): 2:30pm On May 16, 2018

Can't stop laughing

Former military general, 3 times governor and serving senator in prison like any other thief

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by Awoleesu(m): 2:31pm On May 16, 2018

ybalogs:
Jonah Jang is too old to be remanded ooo. We won't take this. #FreeJonahjang

But he's not too old to be in the senate abi? Kwantinu...

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by SamuelAnyawu(m): 2:31pm On May 16, 2018

Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by alen4smith(m): 2:32pm On May 16, 2018

ybalogs:
Jonah Jang is too old to be remanded ooo. We won't take this. #FreeJonahjang

he is not too old to steal who do you like this?

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Re: Senator Jonah Jang Remanded In Prison by blazesam(m): 2:32pm On May 16, 2018

PLEASE FREE THIS MAN, WHEN THIS PEOPLE ARE OLD AND YOU LOCK THEM UP, THE COME OUT TO BECOME PRESIDENT'S OF THIS COUNTRY. PLEASE RELEASE HIM

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