Supreme Court Revives ₦1.35bn Corruption Case Against Ex-Jigawa Gov Lamido, Orders Fresh Trial
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s 2023 judgment that freed former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, from ₦1.35 billion corruption charges. In a unanimous ruling, the apex court held that the EFCC’s appeal had merit and ordered the defendants to return to the Federal High Court to open their defence. Lamido is accused of laundering funds allegedly received as kickbacks from contractors during his tenure. The court ruled that sufficient evidence was presented and directed that the long-running trial be resumed and concluded.
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s 2023 judgment that freed former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, from ₦1.35 billion corruption charges. In a unanimous ruling, the apex court held that the EFCC’s appeal had merit and ordered the defendants to return to the Federal High Court to open their defence. Lamido is accused of laundering funds allegedly received as kickbacks from contractors during his tenure. The court ruled that sufficient evidence was presented and directed that the long-running trial be resumed and concluded.
Supreme Court Revives ₦1.35bn Corruption Case Against Ex-Jigawa Gov Lamido, Orders Fresh Trial
The Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal’s 2023 judgment that freed former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido and his sons, Mustapha and Aminu, from ₦1.35 billion corruption charges. In a unanimous ruling, the apex court held that the EFCC’s appeal had merit and ordered the defendants to return to the Federal High Court to open their defence. Lamido is accused of laundering funds allegedly received as kickbacks from contractors during his tenure. The court ruled that sufficient evidence was presented and directed that the long-running trial be resumed and concluded.
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