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Abuse of office

Jul 18, 2025

FRN vs Abayomi Tom Kelekumor (Former Executive Secretary of Bomadi LGEA, Delta State)

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Abayomi Tom Kelekumor

Money bag

Abuse of office

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused allegedly gave employment to his daughter, who was then a Senior Secondary Two (SS2) student, into the local government service, knowing fully well that she was at the same time a full-time student.

Calendar

6
Year(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge, while delivering judgment, found the defendant guilty and convicted him as charged. The judge consequently sentenced the convict to five years imprisonment without an option of a fine.

Court house

Hon. Justice Briki Okolosi
State High Court, Delta

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Abayomi Tom Kelekumor
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Briki Okolosi, State High Court, Delta
Nature and Number of Charges
1-count charge bordering on using his position to confer unfair advantage upon his relation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2012
Summary of Case
The accused allegedly gave employment to his daughter, who was then a Senior Secondary Two (SS2) student, into the local government service, knowing fully well that she was at the same time a full-time student.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Abayomi Tom Kelekumor (Former Executive Secretary of Bomadi Local Government Education Authority, Delta State) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
No prosecutors recorded
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
6 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge, while delivering judgment, found the defendant guilty and convicted him as charged. The judge consequently sentenced the convict to five years imprisonment without an option of a fine.