EFCC's Re-arraignment of National Assembly Officials Stalled

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) faced a setback in its effort to re-arraign three officials linked to a N337 million fraud case involving the National Assembly. The officials—Aishatu Bappa El Nafati, Mamud Alhaji Abubakar, and Joseph Igba Ityoakura—are accused of conspiracy, forgery, and breach of trust related to public funds between 2017 and 2019.

During the proceedings at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, defense counsel Muham Ndayako raised a preliminary objection to the amended charges, arguing that they were incompetent and sought to dismiss specific counts. Prosecutor Franci Usani expressed dissatisfaction with the defense's delay tactics and urged the court to dismiss the objection.

Justice Muham Zubairu directed that the defense file their application within 48 hours and granted the prosecution time to respond. The case has been adjourned until September 23, 2026, for further hearings.