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By Emmanuel Adeleke
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon and his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, who was arraigned with him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Ndifon and his lawyer are currently standing trial on amended four counts bordering on sexual harassment and an attempt to perverse the cause of justice.
While Ndifon was granted bail in the sum of N250 million with two sureties in like sum, Anyanwu was granted N50 million bail with two sureties in like sum as well.
Ruling on their bail application on Friday, the trial judge, Justice James Omotoso, said: “Bail is granted to the first defendant in the sum of N250 million with two sureties who own properties within FCT with a minimum valuation of N150 million.
“The first defendant and his two sureties must submit their bank statements.
“The first defendant must submit his International passport to the court.
“The second defendant is granted bail in the sum of N50 million with two sureties who will submit their bank statements.
“The defendants must file an undertaking not to interfere with the case, readiness to attend trial and not to cause delay.”
Justice Omotoso adjourned the matter till Monday for continuation of hearing.