The former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh has finally appeared before the House of Reps Committ
The former acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh has finally appeared before the House of Reps Committee on NDDC via zoom, saying she did not touch funds meant for the Niger Delta people.
Nunieh was billed to appear before the committee on Thursday couldn’t because her house was besieged by some security agents hindering her from making a physical appearance but their mission was frustrated by Governor, Nyesom Wike, who stormed her residence and took her to Government House.
The former NDDC MD, however, finally made her appearance midday on Friday, addressing the Committee via Zoom. Speaking at the hearing, Nunieh told the lawmakers that the siege on her residence was an attempt to prevent her from testifying before the panel.
The House of Representatives is carrying out an investigation into alleged mismanagement of funds by the current interim management committee (IMC) of the NDDC. According to allegations, the interim management of the NDDC has mishandled about N40billion.
Debunking allegations of fraud and attempts to filibuster the Commission, Nunieh said she did not touch funds meant for the Niger Delta People.
Meanwhile, the High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has restrained the Nigeria Police Force or any other law enforcement agency from arresting her. On Friday, Nunieh filed for an exparte application praying the court to bar the police from making further attempt to arrest her.
Justice E. Thompson, granted the application brought to the court by her lawyer, Slyvester Adaka. The court restrained the NDDC or any other body from arresting Nunieh, pending the hearing and determination of the matter before it.
