Michael Botmang
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Chief Michael Botmang former Plateau state deputy governor, was sworn in as governor of Plateau State
following the impeachment of Chief Joshua Dariye
on 13 November 2006.
He held that position until 27 April 2007, when the Supreme Court
ordered the reinstatement of Dariye with immediate effect.
On September 9, 2001 there were riots in Jos
between Christians and Muslims. As acting governor, Chief Michael Botmang drafted both the police and the army to help return the state capital to order.
In July 2008 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
arraigned Botmang on a 31-count charge of fraud, alleging he had pocketed N1.5 billion during his tenure as Plateau State governor. He was released on bail a month later and his travel documents were returned so he could travel to the United Kingdom
for medical treatment.
Plateau State
Plateau State is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria, and is roughly located in the center of the country. It is geographically unique in Nigeria because its boundaries totally surround the Jos Plateau, having the Jos Plateau totally in its central and northern part...
following the impeachment of Chief Joshua Dariye
Joshua Dariye
Joshua Chibi Dariye assumed office as the Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria on May 29, 1999 on the platform of the People's Democratic Party...
on 13 November 2006.
He held that position until 27 April 2007, when the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Nigeria
The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in Nigeria, and is located in the Central District, Abuja, in what is known as the Three Arms Zone, so called due to the proximity of the offices of the Presidential Complex, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court.-Overview:In 1963, the...
ordered the reinstatement of Dariye with immediate effect.
On September 9, 2001 there were riots in Jos
Jos
Jos is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.The city has a population of about 1.5 million residents. Popularly called "J-town" or "Jesus Our Saviour" by the residents, it is the administrative capital of Plateau State....
between Christians and Muslims. As acting governor, Chief Michael Botmang drafted both the police and the army to help return the state capital to order.
In July 2008 the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is a Nigerian law enforcement agency that investigates financial crimes such as advance fee fraud and money laundering...
arraigned Botmang on a 31-count charge of fraud, alleging he had pocketed N1.5 billion during his tenure as Plateau State governor. He was released on bail a month later and his travel documents were returned so he could travel to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
for medical treatment.