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Money laundering

Aug 2, 2026

FRN vs Kenneth Kobani (Secretary to State Government of Rivers) & 1 other

Humans

Kenneth Kobani
& 1 other

Money bag

N750,000,000.00
Amount allegedly laundered

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendants were docked for collecting the sum from the Garrison branch of a new generation bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the eve of the 2015 general elections. The money is part of the $115 million Diezani Alison- Madueke allegedly deployed to bribe several politicians and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential election.

Calendar

2,994
Day(s) since arraignment

Court house

Hon. Justice Bilikisu B. Aliyu
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Case Information
Kenneth Kobani & 1 other
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Bilikisu B. Aliyu, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on money laundering
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 22, 2018
Summary of Case
The Defendants were docked for collecting the sum from the Garrison branch of a new generation bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the eve of the 2015 general elections. The money is part of the $115 million Diezani Alison- Madueke allegedly deployed to bribe several politicians and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential election.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Kenneth Kobani (Secretary to State Government of Rivers) – Not guilty
2. Sam Okpoko – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. C. A. Okala (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Chidi A. Okoli (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,994 day(s)