Six years after, justice is served
By Odunayo Abiodun


The former chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Olabode George, is to spend two years in jail. He, along with five other members of the 2001/2003 Ports Authority Board, were found guilty and convicted on a 47-count charge, including disobedience to lawful order and abuse of office by splitting contracts.

Justice Olubunmi Oyewole of the Lagos High Court sentenced each of the six accused persons to six months' imprisonment for each of the offences related to disobedience to lawful order, while each of the accused received two years' imprisonment for each of the offences related to abuse of office.

The judge gave no option of a fine and said the jail terms will run concurrently.

Justice Oyewole held that there were four major issues to be determined in his judgement - issues as to whether the prosecution was able to prove the allegation of inflation of contract, allegation of abuse of office by splitting contracts, disobedience to lawful order and conspiracy to disobey lawful orders.

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With the first concluded trial of a corrupt leader in nigeria, I believe this is the time we should intense the fight against corruption in our country. Everyone in their little way should avoid any form of corruption and stand up for what is right.This is our country, only us can bring a CHANGE