A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, of money laundering allegations.
Justice Inyang Ekwo accepted Adoke’s argument that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the charges against him.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had accused Adoke and a property developer, Abubakar Aliyu, of laundering approximately N300 million in 2017.
However, the EFCC’s case was inconsistent, with contradictory claims about the source of the funds.
On March 28, 2024, another judge, Justice Kutigi, dismissed the charges against Adoke and others, criticizing the EFCC for wasting the court’s time.
Justice Ekwo concurred, finding that the EFCC failed to provide evidence to support the essential elements of the offense against Adoke.
While Adoke was discharged and acquitted, the court ruled that Aliyu must defend himself against the charges.
