Taraba LG Funds Probe: Witness Details Receipt of N1.8bn, Links Transfers to State House
A prosecution witness in the Taraba local government funds misappropriation case testified to receiving N1.8bn, with transfers directed by superiors. He linked some funds to the state governor's residence during Governor Ishaku's tenure.
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A prosecution witness in the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Taraba State local government funds has testified to receiving 1.8 billion naira, with the transfers directed by his superiors. The funds were reportedly moved into a P3 Cornerstone account, according to the witness, who detailed the transactions during court proceedings.
The witness, speaking under oath, stated that the transfers were made on the instructions and directives of his superiors. He did not provide specific names but confirmed that the funds originated from multiple local government accounts during the tenure of former Governor Darius Ishaku. The testimony aligns with ongoing scrutiny over the use of public funds in the state.
Separately, an official testifying for the prosecution revealed that some of the 1.8 billion naira allegedly circulated back to the Taraba State Government House, the official residence of the governor at the time. The official did not specify the exact purpose or mechanism of the return flow but confirmed the financial movement as part of a broader pattern under investigation. Both testimonies were reported by Premium Times.
The revelations contribute to mounting questions about financial accountability in Taraba State during Ishaku’s administration. Authorities have not yet issued formal charges related to these specific transfers, but the testimonies form part of an active probe. Investigators are examining whether public funds were diverted for unauthorized purposes, including during the Christmas grains distribution period.