Court Grants Ozekhome ₦10m Bail Over Alleged Forgery Charges
ABUJA, NIGERIA — An FCT High Court has granted Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome bail in the sum of ₦10 million following his arraignment on a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery.
Ozekhome appeared before the court where the charges were formally presented, marking the commencement of legal proceedings in the case. After hearing arguments from counsel, the court approved bail with conditions requiring sureties in line with judicial procedures.
Details of the alleged offences were outlined by the prosecution during the session, while the defence maintained the senior lawyer’s innocence, indicating readiness to contest the allegations during trial.
The court adjourned proceedings to a later date for continuation of hearing, allowing time for compliance with bail conditions and preparation by both parties.
Legal observers note that the case has attracted attention within judicial and legal circles due to Ozekhome’s standing as a prominent constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
The matter is expected to proceed through pre-trial processes as the court examines evidence and arguments from both the prosecution and defence.
Further hearings will determine the substantive outcome of the charges.
