§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What charges have been preferred against the Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria, Chief Joshua Dariye, by the Crown Prosecution Service, and whether they will give details of the bank accounts and assets frozen in connection with these proceedings. [HL1390]
§ The Attorney-General (Lord Goldsmith)No charges have been brought against Chief Joshua Dariye to date. The Crown Prosecution Service has provided advice to the Metropolitan Police, and the police investigation is ongoing. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter at this stage.