Ex-AGF Adoke Exonerated as EFCC Drops Charges, Citing Lack of Evidence

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dropped all charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, citing a lack of evidence to support the allegations of fraud, bribery, and conspiracy.

The decision comes after Adoke’s legal team submitted a no-case application, arguing that the prosecution had failed to provide any substantial evidence linking him to the alleged crimes.

The EFCC, in a statement, acknowledged that it had not been able to gather sufficient evidence to support the charges against Adoke.

Adoke’s legal team expressed relief at the outcome, stating that their client had always maintained his innocence and that the charges were politically motivated.

They also called for a thorough review of the case to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The case has been closely watched by the public, as it is related to the controversial OPL 245 oil deal, which has been the subject of much scrutiny and speculation.

The news of Adoke’s exoneration has sparked mixed reactions, with some celebrating the decision and others questioning the integrity of the EFCC’s investigations.

As the dust settles on this high-profile case, many are left wondering what the implications will be for Nigeria’s ongoing fight against corruption.

The EFCC has not yet commented on the potential impact of this decision on other ongoing investigations, but it is clear that this development will have far-reaching consequences for the country’s political and legal landscape.