Nigerians react as court discharges and acquits Justice Ademola

A High Court in Maitama, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja cleared Justice Adeniyi Ademola and his wife, Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Joe Agi, of all the 18 corruption charges filed against them by the Attorney General of the Federation.

Ademola, a judge of the Federal High Court, was among judges whose houses were raided in October 2016 by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Few weeks later, the AGF filed a suit against him and his wife over allegations that he received bribes during the discharge of his duties.

In his ruling, Justice Jude Okeke declared Ademola not guilty on an 18-count charge of corruption and illegal possession of firearm brought against him by the federal government.

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Nigerians are not too pleased with the court’s verdict and have taken to social media to say so. Some said this is a sad reflection of the fact that the judiciary cannot help this country while others are shaming the government.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission also reacted to comments by Nigerians who think the anti-graft agency was responsible for Ademola's prosecution. The commission said it had nothing to do the trial.

Below are some of the reactions gathered by Legit.ng.

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Meanwhile, the former special aide to ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has to proof that he is a man of integrity by sacking his thirteen senior advocates and showing Nigerians his WAEC certificate.

The Legit.ng video below shows a man lamenting about the country. According to him, the ruling All Progressives Congress is the worst party in Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng