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Forgery

Apr 6, 2026

FRN vs Williams Greatman

Humans

Williams Greatman

Money bag

Forgery

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant, who was standing as a Surety on behalf of an accused person, was alleged to have presented a fake Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in order to secure the bail of the accused person at the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt.

Calendar

115
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
The Defendant who had earlier pleaded not-guilty on arraignment, changed his plea to that of a guilty plea based on a plea bargain agreement between the both parties. The trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to six (6) months imprisonment.

Court house

Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Williams Greatman
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed, Federal High Court, Port-Harcourt, Rivers
Nature and Number of Charges
2-count charge bordering on forgery.
Date of 1st Arraignment
Aug 23, 2019
Summary of Case
The Defendant, who was standing as a Surety on behalf of an accused person, was alleged to have presented a fake Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in order to secure the bail of the accused person at the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Williams Greatman – Not Guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. O. A. Oguleye (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. E. Abbiyesuku (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
115 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
The Defendant who had earlier pleaded not-guilty on arraignment, changed his plea to that of a guilty plea based on a plea bargain agreement between the both parties. The trial judge consequently convicted and sentenced him to six (6) months imprisonment.