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Forgery

Aug 2, 2025

FRN vs Okoi Obono-Obla (Former Chairman of Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, SPIP)

Humans

Okoi Obono-Obla

Money bag

Forgery

Money bag

Case Summary
The accused person allegedly falsified and used forged GCE result to be admitted to study law at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in 1985.

Calendar

1,391
Day(s) since arraignment

Gavel

Case Update
The defendant pleaded not guilty and was subsequently granted bail by the trial judge in the sum of N1 million with one surety in like sum. The judge further ruled that the surety must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court and must submit an affidavit of means including a tax clearance certificate showing evidence of payment for three years.

Court house

Hon. Justice Christine Ladi Dabup
State High Court, Plateau

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - violated

Case Information
Okoi Obono-Obla
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Christine Ladi Dabup, State High Court, Plateau
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge of falsification and forgery of result.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 11, 2021
Summary of Case
The accused person allegedly falsified and used forged GCE result to be admitted to study law at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in 1985.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Okoi Obono-Obla (Former Chairman of Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP)) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. M. A. Agara (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Henry Emore (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
1,391 day(s)
Case Update
The defendant pleaded not guilty and was subsequently granted bail by the trial judge in the sum of N1 million with one surety in like sum. The judge further ruled that the surety must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court and must submit an affidavit of means including a tax clearance certificate showing evidence of payment for three years.
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Violated