Appeal Court upholds conviction of former NDDC official over asset non-disclosure

The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has confirmed the conviction and sentencing of George Turnah Alabh, who previously served as a Special Assistant to the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dan Abia. The court ruled on Thursday, with Justice Peter Obiorah presiding, dismissing Alabh's appeal against the earlier judgment. The conviction was based on charges related to the non-disclosure of assets, reinforcing the legal consequences for public officials failing to comply with asset declaration requirements.

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