Tanimu Turaki, a factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, was arraigned on Wednesday before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama.
The charge stems from allegations that he supplied false information to law enforcement authorities.Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, entered a not guilty plea when the charge was read in court.
The Inspector-General of Police is prosecuting the case, which centers on a petition Turaki reportedly submitted on 5 October 2022.
Prosecutors allege the petition targeted Saidi Mainasara and was intended to prompt police action against him.
Following the arraignment, the court granted Turaki bail set at N100 million pending further proceedings. The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny around political petitions and the use of law enforcement channels in party-related disputes.
