A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Wednesday sentenced a former Chairman of Davi Local Government Area, Mr. Enesi Jimoh, to six months in prison without an option of fine. Justice I. E Ekwo convicted the politician after finding him guilty of converting N7m belonging to the council to personal use while in office.The money was meant for the provision of borehole for communities in the council area.
Enesi was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alongside a former Commissioner for Agriculture of the state, Samuel Ojo, in March 31,2010.
However, Ojo was discharged by the court after a no-case submission was filed by the defence counsel, H.O Agumbiodun in June 2012.
One of the charges against Jimoh read, “That you Enesi Jimoh Suleman, while serving as executive Chairman of Davi Local Government Area, converted N7m, property of Davi Local Government Area, concealing its illicit origin and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 14 of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2004 and also punishable under section 14 of same Act.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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6 months for 7million! is that the measure or the fact that the man in question has political weight. If it were a poor man I tell you the sentence could have been life...the weight of the law the rich is a write off....
ReplyDeleteI totaly feel very sorry for this country, I find it difficult to believe that these people are representing to d masses as they claim. Someone stole d phone of a governor (personal property) and was jailed for 15yrs but someone stole frm d public he gets just 6 months. I see revolution coming. Duncan 1.
ReplyDeleteInjustice at all levels, wy a slap on the wrist? Ten years would have been most ideal. EFFC should go on appeal to increase the sentence.
ReplyDeleteIt is the provision of the law. The Judge has not shown any favour.
ReplyDeletejust 6month?! hw can i get my 2 steal #7m? sombody help me
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