Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has validated the “no case” submission by former Attorney-General Of The Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, bordering on N300m money laundering suit.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had in 2017 charged Adoke and a property developer, Abubakar Aliyu, alleging money laundering to the tune of N300 million.
While the EFCC admitted before Justice Ekwo, that the money was a mortgage Adoke took from Unity Bank, it however alleged before Justice Suleiman Kutigi of the FCT High Court that it was a bribe from the sale of the Oil Block by Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd in 2011.
Ruling on the matter, Justice Ekwo said the EFCC did not provide any evidence to prove the essential elements of the offence against Adoke, who was listed as the first defendant.
The court therefore upheld the no case submission, discharging and acquitting Adoke.
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