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Bribery

Jun 4, 2026

FRN vs Dr. Saadu Ayinla Alanamu (Former Chairman of the Governing Council of Kwara State Polytechnic) & 2 others

Humans

Dr. Saadu Ayinla Alanamu
& 2 others

Money bag

N5,000,000.00
Amount allegedly involved

Money bag

Case Summary
The first Defendant allegedly collected bribery of N5 million as a kickback from the second Defendant for an award of a contract.

Calendar

1,360
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The trial judge in his ruling found the first Defendant guilty and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment on counts 2 and 3, and five years with hard labour on counts 1, 4, and 5, without an option of fine. He was also ordered to pay the sum of N25 million pursuant to Section 20 of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act. The Judge further found the second Defendant guilty on counts 5 and 6 and sentenced him to five and seven years imprisonment respectively. The 3rd Defendant which is a company has been ordered to pay a fine of N1 million. All sentences are to run concurrently. The Defendants dissatisfied with the decision appealed the judgment to both Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court which unanimously upheld the decision of the lower court.

Court house

Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar
State High Court, Kwara

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Dr. Saadu Ayinla Alanamu & 2 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar, State High Court, Kwara
Nature and Number of Charges
8-count charge of bribery.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Sep 27, 2017
Summary of Case
The first Defendant allegedly collected bribery of N5 million as a kickback from the second Defendant for an award of a contract.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Dr. Saadu Ayinla Alanamu (Former Chairman of Governing Council of Kwara State) – Not guilty
2. Salman Sulaiman – Not guilty
3. Namylas Nig. Ltd (Company) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
No defence counsel
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Sunny Ezeana (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
1,360 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The trial judge in his ruling found the first Defendant guilty and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment on counts 2 and 3, and five years with hard labour on counts 1, 4, and 5, without an option of fine. He was also ordered to pay the sum of N25 million pursuant to Section 20 of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act. The Judge further found the second Defendant guilty on counts 5 and 6 and sentenced him to five and seven years imprisonment respectively. The 3rd Defendant which is a company has been ordered to pay a fine of N1 million. All sentences are to run concurrently. The Defendants dissatisfied with the decision appealed the judgment to both Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court which unanimously upheld the decision of the lower court.