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Money laundering

Aug 2, 2025

FRN vs Adesina Ogunlana (Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch) & 2 others

Humans

Adesina Ogunlana
& 2 others

Money bag

N20,100,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The defendants allegedly conspired and converted the said amount, belonging to the NBA for their personal use, while they were executive members of the association. The second and third defendants, Farounbi and Kappo, who were signatories to the accounts of the NBA, Ikeja Branch, allegedly signed some cheques at different times without appropriate authorization and gave the cheques to the first defendant, Ogunlana to cash.

Calendar

2,264
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant, in his defence, denied engaging in financial impropriety and that all expenditures of the NBA Ikeja Branch were carried out within the ambit of the law and due process.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. A. Dada
State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Adesina Ogunlana & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. A. Dada, State High Court, Ikeja, Lagos
Nature and Number of Charges
30-count charge, bordering on conspiracy to commit a felony, money laundering and stealing.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 22, 2019
Summary of Case
The defendants allegedly conspired and converted the said amount, belonging to the NBA for their personal use, while they were executive members of the association. The second and third defendants, Farounbi and Kappo, who were signatories to the accounts of the NBA, Ikeja Branch, allegedly signed some cheques at different times without appropriate authorization and gave the cheques to the first defendant, Ogunlana to cash.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Adesina Ogunlana (Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)) – Not guilty
2. Yinka Farounbi (Former Chairman of The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)) – Not guilty
3. Aderinola Kappo (Former Treasurer of The Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Lagos Branch.) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Akinola Olatunj (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Daji Samuel (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Defense Stage
Length of Trial
2,264 day(s)
Case Update
The defendant, in his defence, denied engaging in financial impropriety and that all expenditures of the NBA Ikeja Branch were carried out within the ambit of the law and due process.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated