Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) don arraign one Director for Federal Ministry of Works, Blessing Lere-Adams, over allegations of money laundering and corruption.
Dem carry Lere-Adams go Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, where she face six-count charge under Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, Penal Code and Corrupt Practices Act.
According to statement wey ICPC spokesperson, John Odey, release on Tuesday, the alleged offences happen between August 2022 and January 2024 inside Abuja.
ICPC lawyer, Onwuka Ngozi, allege say Lere-Adams collect different sums of money from her subordinate, Henry David, money wey she suppose know say na proceed of corruption.
The commission also allege say she transfer part of the money give her husband, Olujimi Lere-Adams, and send some go Fidelity Bank account wey belong to her son, Jafe Lere-Adams.
One of the charges allege say on August 18, 2022, while she be Director for Works Ministry, she receive ₦2 million wey Henry David transfer go her First Bank account, money wey she suppose know say come from unlawful act.
Lere-Adams, through her lawyer, Nduka, plead not guilty to all the charges and apply for bail.
Justice M. Liman grant her bail of ₦5 million with one surety for same amount. The court order say the surety must dey within court jurisdiction, provide valid address, passport photographs, affidavit and three years tax clearance.
The judge adjourn the matter till April 20, 2026, for proper hearing.
ICPC say the arraignment show say the commission serious about holding public officers accountable and fighting corruption for Nigeria public service.
