FCT High Court Grants N100 Million Bail to Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar ‎

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‎A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Danladi Umar, former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), who is facing a four-count charge of alleged abuse of office and corruption.
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‎Justice Peter Kekemeke admitted Umar to bail in the sum of N100 million with one surety who must possess a Certificate of Occupancy in Abuja. The defendant will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until he fulfils the bail conditions.
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‎In his ruling, Justice Kekemeke held that the prosecution failed to establish that the defendant would interfere with witnesses, noting that the alleged witnesses were staff of the CCT during Umar’s tenure as chairman.
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‎The judge further ruled that there was no evidence suggesting the defendant was likely to jump bail, as he had remained available throughout the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation.
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‎Umar was arraigned by the EFCC on July 9, 2026. He pleaded not guilty to all counts and was remanded in Kuje Prison pending today’s bail hearing.
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‎The charges allege that Umar used his official position to confer unfair advantages upon himself, including the receipt of payments totalling around N15 million. One specific allegation involves N5.5 million paid into his wife’s account by a contractor engaged to paint the CCT headquarters.
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‎Meanwhile, hearing in the case resumes 29 October.
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‎If convicted, Umar faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
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