Ex-Lawmaker Arraigned on Corruption Charges, Granted Bail
John Dyegh, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Gboko and Tarka Federal Constituency in Benue State, has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) before a Federal High Court in Makurdi. He faces five charges related to abuse of office and money laundering under the ICPC Act 2000.
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The charges stem from an alleged corrupt practice involving the diversion of N18.97 million, originally intended for the construction of school facilities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The funds were said to have been channeled through Midag Limited, a company in which Dyegh holds significant interest. The ICPC also claims that Dyegh used his position to benefit privately from contracts awarded to companies he was associated with, including Midag Limited and Kangnaan Global Resources Limited.
Dyegh, who is accused of transferring and misusing the funds in violation of the Corrupt Practices Act, was initially remanded in custody following his arraignment. However, after his defense counsel cited health concerns, the court granted him bail on November 11, 2024, with a N20 million bond. The conditions for his bail include the provision of two sureties, who must submit their international passports and verifiable addresses to the court.
The case has been adjourned until January 16, 2025, for a definite hearing.
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