London Property Saga: FG withdraws charges against senior lawyer Ozekhome
Naija News • 6d ago
**London Property Scandal: FG Drops Charges Against Prominent Lawyer**
In a surprise move, the Federal Government has withdrawn charges against Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome, a well-known figure in Nigeria's legal circle. The development has sparked curiosity among Nigerians, with many wondering what led to this sudden change of heart.
According to sources, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, instructed the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Rotimi Oyedepo, to withdraw the charges against Ozekhome. This decision was reportedly made to enable the AGF to conduct a thorough review of all ongoing cases across the country's prosecuting agencies.
The charges against Ozekhome were filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of receiving a London property through corrupt means and using forged documents. However, with the withdrawal of the charges, the case has been struck out by the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja.
The controversy surrounding Ozekhome dates back to a 2025 judgement by a London property tribunal, which linked him to "fraud and forged" documents in a dispute over a North London house. The ICPC had subsequently charged him with receiving a property through corrupt means, forging a Nigerian passport, and dishonestly using the document to claim ownership of the property.
This development raises several questions about the motives behind the withdrawal of charges and the implications for the country's justice system. While the AGF has cited the need for a thorough review of ongoing cases, many are left wondering if there are more to these actions than meets the eye.
As Nigerians continue to follow this story, one thing is clear: the case of Mike Ozekhome is just one example of the many complexities and challenges that plague our justice system. With this latest development, the spotlight is once again on the country's leaders and their ability to ensure that justice is served. Only time will tell what the future holds for Ozekhome and the nation's justice system.