The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 25, 2025, for the trial of former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano. Obiano is facing a nine-count charge bordering on money laundering, diversion of funds, stealing, and corruption to the tune of N4 billion.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Obiano, and the trial is starting afresh under Justice Mohammed Umar, who was assigned the case on May 8, 2025.
Before the reassignment, prosecution counsel Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, had presented five witnesses, including three bankers and two bureau de change operators, in evidence against Obiano.
The court had heard testimonies from witnesses, including a banker who managed Obiano’s security vote account and a bureau de change operator who disclosed transactions involving the former governor’s proxy.
The case has been adjourned to November 25, 2025, for commencement of trial.
