What Nigeria’s laws say about Uche Nnaji’s possible jail terms over forgery, laundering charges
Mr Barde was convicted by Justice Ngozika Nwabulu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kurudu, Abuja, after being found guilty on a two-count charge of accepting gratification to secure employment in the NSCDC in violation of Section 18 of the ICPC Act 2000.
A review of laws prescribing punishment for Mr Nnaji’s alleged offences contained in the six-count charge shows that the former minister is facing a maximum of 57 years imprisonment or minimum of 47 years imprisonment if convicted.
Under count three, Mr Nnaji was accused of having intent to mislead Nigerian government by knowingly giving false information and presenting a false NYSC Certificate of National Service to the government for his ministerial appointment in violation of Section 17(1)(c) of the ICPC Act 2000.
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