The petitioner alleged further that Shekarau engaged in diversion and embezzlement of billions of Naira belonging to the state government through an ambiguous expenditure referred to as "reciprocal arrangement.''

ICPC uncovered malpractices

The ICPC investigators in their report, also alleged that the immediate past governor awarded the construction of an 11- bedroom apartment to himself to the tune of N286,434,168.51 while in office, another violation of laid down rules and regulations.

He was also alleged to have awarded contracts to a company in which he had substantial interest, as well as paying for some furniture twice.

"Following the petition, the ICPC team of investigators visited the state where it uncovered a lot of financial malpractices in the award of contracts as claimed by the petitioner.

"The report was submitted to the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Abdullahi Bako by the investigators, and a prima facie case was established against the former Governor,'' the statement said.