An Ikeja Special Offences Court presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi on Tuesday ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, elder brother and former manager of Paul & Peter Okoye, in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre over allegations of stealing $1,019,762.86 and £34,537.59.
Justice Oshodi, in his ruling, said Okoye will remain in custody until March 6, when his bail application will be heard.
The EFCC arraigned him and his company, Northside Music Limited, on a 4-count charge of stealing and fraudulent conversion of funds.
During the court proceedings, Okoye pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The EFCC’s prosecuting counsel, M.K. Bashir requested a trial date, stating that the agency had 29 witnesses with 10 available within the jurisdiction.
Defence counsel Climate Onwuenwunor (SAN) did not oppose the request for a trial date but urged the court to consider the bail previously granted to Okoye at the Federal High Court.
He also requested that his client remain on EFCC’s administrative bail pending the bail application hearing.
Justice Oshodi, however, adjourned the case for further proceedings.
