From Attah Ede, Makurdi
Immediate past deputy chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Benue State chapter, Chief Isaac Mffo and the former publicity secretary of the party, chief Bemgba Iyortom, have been remanded in prison custody by Makurdi High Court over alleged defamation.
The two chieftains of the PDP were found culpable of alleged offences of criminal conspiracy, cyber crimes and defamation of character against Prof. Nicholas Ada, High Chief Terngu Tsegba and former Benue Assembly Speaker Terseer Tsumba
In a prosecution sheet read before the accused, the Court Clerk stated that Bemgba Iortyom and Isaac Mffo had recently alleged that the trio of Prof. Nicholas Ada, High Chief Terngu Tsegba and former Benue Assembly Speaker Terseer Tsumba, had recently sponsored thugs to disrupt Ward Congresses which were supposed to take place in Benue state.
They alleged that the action caused the breach of peace within the PDP and had in 2023 embezzled funds meant for the conduct of elections in Benue State.
Putting appearance for the defendants, (Bemgba Iortyom and Isaac Mffo), Barr. A.U. Gar pleaded that the court should grant his Client bail on self recognition.
However, the plea was vehemently objected by C.N. Agudu who submitted that the accusations were too heavy to be taken for granted.
The Presiding Judge, Justice K. Mbanongon said that the allegations bordering on Cyber Crimes could not be treated with kids gloves and ordered that the accused be remanded at the Màkurdi Correctional Center while investigation to the matter should continue.
Justice Mbanongon therefore ordered their remand and fixed October 15th, 2024 for further mentioning of the case.
