**Fresh Charges Against Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni Spark Controversy** In a shocking turn of events, the Federal Government has filed a 12-count charge against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged conspiracy, forgery, and unlawful control of a property in the United Kingdom. The charge, filed by the Federal Ministry of Justice, accuses the defendants of forging a Nigerian International Passport and other documents to support a claim to a property located at No. 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2. The late General Jeremiah Useni is also named in several counts as a co-conspirator. According to the charge, the defendants allegedly conspired in 2020 in Abuja to forge a Nigerian International Passport in the name "Tali Shani" to back their claim to the London property. The passport was allegedly used to facilitate the property claim, with the defendants dishonestly using it between 2023 and 2025. Ozekhome, a respected lawyer, is accused of abetting personation and cheating by personation by jointly executing an irrevocable Power of Attorney with the alleged fictitious individual to advance the property claim. The late General Useni is accused of false personation and cheating by personation by presenting himself as "Tali Shani" and executing an irrevocable Power of Attorney in that name. The charge also alleges that Ozekhome had control of the London property and a sum of £18,000, said to be part of rent accrued from the property, which was reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained. The defendants are accused of conspiring to forge a document to support their claim. The offences are contrary to various provisions of the Penal Code Law 2009, including Sections 83, 84, 96, 179, 319A, 321, 322, 363, 364, and 366. The charge has sparked controversy, with many Nigerians calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. As the case unfolds, many are left wondering about the implications of this fresh charge on the reputation of Ozekhome, a respected figure in the Nigerian legal community. The case highlights the need for vigilance and accountability in high-profile matters, ensuring that justice is served and the rule of law is upheld. In conclusion, the fresh charges against Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni have sent shock