Celebrating a recent court win, Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, expressed gratitude for the judgment that supported his no-case submission against charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
In a statement titled ‘I have been vindicated’, released to the press following the court ruling, Adoke praised the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which on Friday, cleared him of money laundering charges filed by the EFCC.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, cited lack of evidence to support the alleged offences against Adoke. The charges stemmed from accusations that Adoke received a payment equivalent to N300 million in US dollars from Aliyu Abubakar in August 2013 in Abuja, a violation under the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 as amended.
Reflecting on the legal battle that spanned over nine years, Adoke emphasized the toll it took on his career as a lawyer and arbitrator since 2016, as well as its impact on his personal life and reputation.
In the aftermath of the trial, Adoke hinted at the possibility of pursuing legal action against those involved in his ordeal, stating, “While contemplating the next steps, I leave all my traducers to their conscience and the judgment of posterity.”
Despite the challenges he faced, Adoke expressed unwavering faith in Nigeria’s progress and pledged to continue contributing to the country’s development.