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Diversion of public funds
Apr 29, 2025
FRN vs Prince Stephen Alao & 3 others
Stephen Alao
& 3 others
Diversion of public funds
Case Summary
The Defendants allegedly abused their office & fraudulently diverted public funds through payments for non-existent contracts, diversion of tender fees & illegal sale of government properties.
2,763
Day(s) since arraignment
Hon. Justice Ohimai Obiagele
State High Court, Edo
Case Information
Stephen Alao & 3 others
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice Ohimai Obiagele, State High Court, Edo
Nature and Number of Charges
50-count charge of criminal conspiracy, conferring corrupt advantage upon self, knowingly holding a private interest in a contract award and abuse of office.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Oct 5, 2017
Summary of Case
The Defendants allegedly abused their office & fraudulently diverted public funds through payments for non-existent contracts, diversion of tender fees & illegal sale of government properties.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Stephen Alao
(Former SUBEB Chairman of Edo State)
– Not guilty
2. Adams Osabughie
– Not guilty
3. Dove Momodu
– Not guilty
4. Ali Sulayman
– Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. I. F. Eleme
(Lawyer)
2. M.C. Ohio
(Lawyer)
3. I Aiguoruejihin
(Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Bennedict Ubi (Lawyer)
Status of Case
On Trial
Stage of Trial
Prosecution Stage
Length of Trial
2,763 day(s)