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Ex-AGF Adoke Cleared of Fraud, Bribery Charges in OPL 245 Oil Deal

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: March 28, 2024
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Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed all charges of fraud, bribery, and conspiracy against the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke.

The dismissal came after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate its allegations against Adoke, leading to his acquittal on all counts.

Addressing the “no case” submission put forward by Adoke’s defense, Justice Kutigi stated that the EFCC did not adequately prove the charges of fraud, bribery, and money laundering.

Consequently, Adoke was discharged and acquitted, marking a pivotal moment in this high-profile case.

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The court carefully examined the allegations of illegal tax waivers reportedly granted to multinational oil firms Shell and Eni but found them unsupported by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or any other governmental authority.

Similarly, the accusation that Adoke received a N300 million bribe lacked evidential backing, leading to the dismissal of this charge as well.

This judgment may signal the end of protracted litigation related to the OPL 245 oil field saga, which has seen Nigeria facing setbacks in various international and local legal fronts.

Notably, the EFCC acknowledged a lack of sufficient evidence against Adoke and other defendants, except for Rasky Gbinigie, who is accused of forgery related to company documents.

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Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
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