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London property: Ozekhome, Useni presented fake Nigerian passport, witness tells court

London property: Ozekhome, Useni presented fake Nigerian passport, witness tells court
**Fake Passport Scandal Rocks London Property Deal: Ozekhome and Useni in Trouble** A shocking revelation has emerged in a London property deal linked to the late former FCT Minister, Jeremiah Useni. According to a witness, Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome (SAN) and Ponfa Useni presented a fake Nigerian international passport to a London tribunal in an attempt to claim a property allegedly acquired unlawfully by the late Useni. The development is part of an ongoing trial at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, where Ozekhome and Useni are being prosecuted on a 12-count charge, including forgery and impersonation. The prosecution's first witness, Aridegbe Akeem, a Principal Staff Officer to the Controller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), revealed that the passport presented by the defendants, bearing the name Tali Shani, was not issued by the NIS and is not in their database. Akeem testified that the NIS received a request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to authenticate the passports of Ponfa Useni and Tali Shani, and after checking, they discovered that one of the passports was fake. The NIS official explained the process of issuing a Nigerian international passport, which involves an online payment, generation of breeder documents, and input into the system. He stated that the findings were forwarded to the EFCC, which led to the revelation of the fake passport. The fake passport scandal has raised eyebrows, and many are wondering how Ozekhome and Useni thought they could get away with presenting a forged document in a London tribunal. The case is a stark reminder of the importance of authenticity and the consequences of attempting to deceive authorities. As the trial continues, many are watching with interest to see how the case unfolds and what the eventual outcome will be.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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