The Federal High Court has granted Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the University of Calabar’s Faculty of Law, bail.
His attorney, Sunny Anyanwu, who is charged with Ndifon by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, was also granted bail.
Trial proceedings are underway for the professor and his attorney regarding four amended charges, which include claims of sexual harassment and obstruction of justice.
Ndifon’s bail was set at N250 million with two sureties, and Anyanwu’s was set at N50 million with two.
Read Also:
Justice James Omotoso, the trial judge, who decided their bail request on Friday, February 9, said: “Bail is granted to the first defendants in the sum of N250m with two sureties who own properties within FCT with a minimum valuation of N150m.
“The first defendant and his two sureties must submit their bank statements. The first defendant must submit his International passport to the court. The second defendant is granted bail in the sum of N50m with two sureties who will submit their bank statements.
“The defendants must file an undertaking not to interfere with the case, readiness to attend trial and not to cause delay.”
Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter till Monday for the continuation of the hearing.
Details shortly…
