A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 28 for the arraignment of Senator Rochas Okorocha (Imo West, APC) over allegations of fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on January 31, filed a 17-count charge against the former Imo governor before a federal high court in Abuja.
The charge against Okorocha came hours after he formally declared his intention to run for president.
EFCC had alleged that Okorocha conspired with others and five companies to steal public funds.
Other defendants are Anyim Nyerere Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited.
When the case was called on Tuesday, the former governor was not in court and he did not have any legal representation.
Cosmos Ugwu, EFCC counsel, told the court that he has been unable to serve court processes on Okorocha.
He urged the court for an adjournment to enable him to effect service on the former governor.
The presiding Judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, adjourned the matter to March 28 for arraignment.
