Seven-man Panel To Probe Alleged Misconduct By Dep. Gov

IN compliance with constitutional provisions and directive from the Imo State House of Assembly, the Imo State Chief Judge, Benjamin Njemanze, has appointed a seven-man panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Jude Agbaso.
Agbaso is alleged to have demanded and received bribe from the Managing Director of J PROS Company, Joseph Dina.
Those appointed by the Chief Judge include Justice J. C. Ihekire (Chairman), Vin Onyeka, Egeonu Mere, Elder Humphrey Ajaelu, Mrs. Cecilia Chinyere Oladimeji, Mr. Jim Gozie and Oparaku Nwarie.
According to a statement, the panel is to be sworn-in on Tuesday next week at 9am at the Chief Judge’s court hall.
Agbaso’s impeachment proceedings emanated from a petition by Dina, which was presented to the Simeon Iwunze-led ad-hoc committee over a N458m gratification.
Agbaso has since taken the matter to the Federal High Court in Owerri, seeking to halt the Imo State House of Assembly on the matter.