Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over alleged forgery
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, on Friday, granted Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, bail in the sum of N10m each. Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and his co-defendant were granted bail shortly after their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge by the federal government. Daily Trust […]
Mike Ozekhome
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, on Friday, granted Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, bail in the sum of N10m each.
Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and his co-defendant were granted bail shortly after their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge by the federal government.
Daily Trust reports that the charge was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation over alleged forgery of documents, including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney.
The documents were allegedly used to lay claim to a property in London and it was said to have been unlawfully procured by the late Jeremiah Useni.
Appearing through their counsels, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), did not oppose the bail applications moved by Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) for Ozekhome, and F.R. Onoja (SAN) for Useni.
In a brief ruling, Justice Chizoba Oji admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N10m each with one surety each, who must own property within the FCT.
She also ordered them to deposit their international passports with the court.
The judge held that as the proceedings were conducted on a Friday, the defendants may return home if they are unable to perfect their bail conditions immediately.
However, they must report back to court on Monday to fulfil the conditions, failing which they will be remanded in prison.