The Kaduna State government has arraigned the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in Kaduna State, Abraham Alberah, and four others for alleged attempted adultery and organising a nude party in breach of the COVID-19 protocol.
Alberah is the husband of A’isha Yakubu, the owner of Asher Lounge, the venue of the botched nude party which was demolished by the Kaduna State Urban and Planning Development Authority, (KASUPDA), on December 31, 2020.
The State government had stated that it demolished the building for hosting a nude party but later made a U-turn, stating that the main reason for the demolition was that the building had no approval.
The organisers of the party had told the press that the proposed nude party never held and it was just a prank to attract attendees. The owner of the restaurant had also accused the Police of extorting N120, 000 from her and caused her to lose her pregnancy.
On Wednesday, however, the State government arraigned those operating the restaurant, the staff working there and the customers who organised the party. According to their charge sheet, the nude party had already begun on December 27, 2020, when policemen arrived at the scene.
The accused persons, who were brought before Gabasawa Magistrate Court, were also accused of flouting the COVID-19 protocol and acting immorally. The accused persons pleaded not guilty.
The magistrate, Benjamin Nok, granted bail to the tune of N100, 000 each with a surety who must own property in Kaduna.
The case was adjourned till January 20, 2021, for trial.
