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Bribery
Jun 30, 2025
FRN vs. Mohammed Ali Balogun (Former Chief Magistrate and Director of District Courts, Abuja)
Mohammed Ali Balogun
N100,000.00
Amount allegedly involved
Case Summary
The defendant was alleged to have demanded a gratification of N100,000 from a lecturer at the University of Abuja, who had a matter before his court so as to quash the contempt charge against him.
15
Year(s) case tried in court
Case Update
The accused was sentenced to three years imprisonment with an option of fine of N500,000.
Hon. Justice Ishaq Bello
FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated
Case Information
Mohammed Ali Balogun
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ishaq Bello, FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on demanding and receiving bribe.
Date of 1st Arraignment
2003
Summary of Case
The defendant was alleged to have demanded a gratification of N100,000 from a lecturer at the University of Abuja, who had a matter before his court so as to quash the contempt charge against him.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Mohammed Ali Balogun
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. A. A. Mohammed
(Lawyer)
2. Hajarat Bolagade
(Lawyer)
3. E.S Brownson
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. George Lawal (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
15 year(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated
Court Decision
The accused was sentenced to three years imprisonment with an option of fine of N500,000.