A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State, during the 2023 general elections.
Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Monday after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed an ex-parte motion, jointly submitted with the Department of State Services (DSS).
The motion, filed on December 24, 2024, sought a temporary forfeiture of the sum, which the ICPC described as proceeds of unlawful activities. It also requested permission to deposit the money in an escrow account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and publish a notice inviting interested parties to claim the funds within 90 days.
