The court of appeal in Abuja has dismissed an application by Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former acting accountant-general of the federation, seeking bail from prison.
On March 23, a federal high court in Abuja sentenced Nwabuoku to 72 years’ imprisonment for money laundering and fraud amounting to N868.4 million.
James Omotosho, the judge, ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved its case against Nwabuoku.
The judge convicted the defendant on all nine counts and sentenced him to eight years in prison on each count.
Omotosho said the sentences, totalling 72 years, will run concurrently.
In a statement issued on Friday, the EFCC said Nwabuoku, through his lawyer, Norrison Quakers, appealed the judgment on May 8 and sought bail on health grounds, pending the determination of the appeal.
Nwabuoku said his health was deteriorating and that he required medical care beyond what the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, the designated medical facility for inmates at
