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The High Court in Abuja has released bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
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Youssef faces allegations of corruption filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), including allegations of misappropriation of public funds, abuse of offices and irregular contract rewards.
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Yusuf insisted that his arrest was politically motivated, accusing the government of using security forces to silence him and he spoke out on national issues.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has released bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIS).
Youssef faces allegations of corruption filed by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), including allegations of misappropriation of public funds, abuse of offices and irregular contract rewards.
Judge Chinyere Nwecheonwu issued the ruling Thursday, although there was no immediate disclosure of specific bail terms.
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According to the EFCC data, Yusuf approved the purchase of a car at N49,197,750, which is higher than the budget N300,000,000.
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Although only half of the participants participated, he was also accused of awarding a training contract of 10 million n10 million n10 million to the foundations associated with him.
Yusuf insisted that his arrest was politically motivated, accusing the government of using security forces to silence him and he spoke out on national issues. “The conditions in the Kuye Prison remind me of my boarding time. The real criminals are in the government and our youth wastes detention,” he said in a statement in the detention center.
However, the EFCC dismissed Yousof’s claim, pointing out that the allegations were supported by reliable evidence.
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