Abuja court releases ex-minister’s passport for medical trip
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of former minister Uche Nnaji’s passport so he can travel for medical treatment. The order was made while he faces an ongoing certificate-forgery trial. The supplied material does not state the travel dates, medical destination or conditions attached to the release.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the release of former minister Uche Nnaji’s passport for a medical trip. Punch Nigeria reported that the decision was made while Nnaji is facing an ongoing trial over alleged certificate forgery. The supplied material does not give details of the charge beyond identifying the case as a certificate-forgery trial.
The order allows the former minister to obtain his passport for the stated medical purpose. The available information does not say where he intends to travel, when the trip will take place or how long he is expected to be away. It also does not specify whether the court imposed conditions on the release, such as a return date or further reporting requirements.
The report provides no details about the prosecution’s position or the next scheduled proceeding in the case. The decision concerns travel documentation during the trial and does not, on the information supplied, determine the allegations against Nnaji.
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