The spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has been released from prison after meeting his bail conditions.
Mr.
Metuh, who is standing trial for alleged money laundering, was granted bail on
January 19, but remained in detention after failing to meet the terms.
Justice
Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had ordered him to pay N400
million as bond, in addition to providing two sureties who own properties in
the Maitama district of Abuja.
Each
surety was also asked to deposit N200 million.
On
Tuesday, the judge agreed that the sureties could own properties in other areas
of Abuja.
Mr.
Metuh had asked the court to vary the terms of his bail.
The
PDP spokesperson is accused of receiving N400 million from a former National
Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
The money was part of about $2.1 billion voted for arms
purchase, but allegedly diverted by Mr. Dasuki.
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