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Impersonation
Aug 2, 2025
FRN vs Eno Ekapong Ofem
Eno Ekapong Ofem
N100,000,000
Case Summary
The defendant posed as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the President, while asking people to pay millions into his account in order to help them get juicy appointments from the Federal Government.
2,774
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice V. B. Ashi
FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja
Case Information
Eno Ekapong Ofem
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice V. B. Ashi, FCT High Court, Apo, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on false pretense and impersonation.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Dec 28, 2017
Summary of Case
The defendant posed as a Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the President, while asking people to pay millions into his account in order to help them get juicy appointments from the Federal Government.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Eno Ekapong Ofem
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. Edidion Osungurua
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Elijah Akaakohol (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,774 day(s)