edicolove: Everyone trying to defend Farouk here because they don't like Otedolla is just being silly. The evidence is overwhelming and Farouk himself have aided the evidence against himself. The logic of who initiated the conversation is irrelevant. In fact, if Otedolla wants to execute a sting, he might have to be the one to initiate it. That's why it is called a sting. What is important in court is that he collected bribe, not who initiated it.

Now Farouk's main argument would have being that he was trying to also setup/expose Otedolla. But that argument fell flat on its face when he went to the floor of the house and canvassed that Zenon be removed from the list. That was the killer. That was what cemented it as a bribe. That video of him on the floor of the house finished everything. It established motive and that's the key in a law court. The house now cemented Otedolla's argument when they convened and hurriedly put back Otedolla's name again. That in itself is self indictment by the house and also a further indictment of Farouk.

You know, to be honest, I have never seen someone of this status fumble the way Farouk has fumbled. It really depicts him as someone with very little intelligence. And the house has just taking the ignorance to a whole new level. On the other hand, Otedolla is looking very rock solid here. He has never changed his statement once and challenging the house to make his appearance public is a deadly blow. A TKO!

edicolove: Everyone trying to defend Farouk here because they don't like Otedolla is just being silly. The evidence is overwhelming and Farouk himself have aided the evidence against himself. The logic of who initiated the conversation is irrelevant. In fact, if Otedolla wants to execute a sting, he might have to be the one to initiate it. That's why it is called a sting. What is important in court is that he collected bribe, not who initiated it.

Now Farouk's main argument would have being that he was trying to also setup/expose Otedolla. But that argument fell flat on its face when he went to the floor of the house and canvassed that Zenon be removed from the list. That was the killer. That was what cemented it as a bribe. That video of him on the floor of the house finished everything. It established motive and that's the key in a law court. The house now cemented Otedolla's argument when they convened and hurriedly put back Otedolla's name again. That in itself is self indictment by the house and also a further indictment of Farouk.

You know, to be honest, I have never seen someone of this status fumble the way Farouk has fumbled. It really depicts him as someone with very little intelligence. And the house has just taking the ignorance to a whole new level. On the other hand, Otedolla is looking very rock solid here. He has never changed his statement once and challenging the house to make his appearance public is a deadly blow. A TKO!

D'Soj:
1. What is d exact genesis of dis bribery thing
2. Who made d 1st call (Farouk: Asking or Otedola: Offering)
3.Did Farouk really lodge initial complain to police?
4. What did d police do if Farouk actually reported?
5. Otedola said he reported to sss and togeda, they got d video recording of Farouk collecting the bribe money..if dis is true,; The sss has failed woefully; why didn't they arrest Farouk on d spot and save us all dis Ali baba and d 40 thieves drama
6. Where is d money?
7. The circulated fone call: who made d call? How did d conversation start? Where is d oda part of d conversation?
8. Why is Farouk still walking free?
9. Otedola collaborated with sss, and d police is involved,why is he rushing to sue Farouk, the house and d speaker?
10. Was Zenon actually indicted in d subsidy probe report....
11. Let Farouk and Otedola face themselves one on one

edicolove:

The 3 key components in a criminal case are hard evidence, witnesses and motive. Of the 3, motive is the hardest to establish and motive is what cements the evidence. But like I said before, Farouk has actually done the whole saga a favour when he became Otedolla's advocate at the floor of the house. That again is cemented by the house hurried session to re-indict Otedolla. It is simply laughable and f00lish.

edicolove: @Maj007

I don't get your argument really. What part of the word sting don't you understand? Or are you arguing that security agencies don't setup sting operations? Trying to define giver and taker to us is a bit absurd! I am trying to understand you here, seriously!

D'Soj:
As a matter of fact, there's so much desperation in Otedola's moves.
1st, this magnitude of case is handled by security aparatus,, he was quick to grant interview on channels TV, to me that is breach of investigative procedure.. Secondly, d incomplete audio conversation was released to Channels TV by Otedola himself, dat material is supposed to be a classified evidence material. Is he now the accuser and investigator at the same time?

Farouk on his side, has so far (stand to be corrected) refused to come up with the money. And wat's d sss (the supposed provider of the money) doing about this? And he's denying the bribery allegation tooth and nail.

Who is dis TeeJay guy?
Y'all don't think Farouk had reason for not wanting to go pick up 2.5mil dollars himself?
Meanwhile, Otedola doesn't sit atop Zenon alone, wat of AP?

See nobody should jump into any yeye conclusion. D case is still very open...and don't be surprised @ d outcome...

onyxo76: all na thief, thief....send these people to china. i bet they will be hanged in 24 hours...if to say na poor man wey tiff 1000 naira by now them go don shoot the poor man... useless people.!!

edicolove: @Maj007
I will give you the benefit of doubt that you haven't been following the saga from the beginning.

Otedolla argued from the beginning that he wasn't involved in PMS. He said Farouk didn't listen and still went on to list him with other companies. So he decided to go with a sting operation. Farouk did prove Otedolla right because he listed him, then delisted him using the same reason Otedolla put forward in the first place.

Otedolla cannot be prosecuted for giving bribe except Farouk can prove there wasn't any sting operation. But from the facts available, a sting was arranged because there is audio and video evidence. You don't record video except you are doing a sting. Security agencies can arrange with persons to expose a suspect. The argument that farouk should have been arrested on the spot is funny. If you feel the suspect is not the big catch and want to make a really big catch, you allow the suspect go. Its very normal in stings. The argument that you must recover the money before you can prosecute is also funny. Video evidence is enough to mail Farouk. But I believe the security agencies are looking for a bigger catch and that is why the house members are jittery.
Sir Quote me Nigerian court do not accept visual and Audio tapes as evidence. If they can't produce the "marked" dollar bills am sorry no one has a good case against Lawan

Every case has its merit. You cannot pronounce Otedolla guilty because of your past perception of him. As far as this case is concerned so far, he is looking like a hero.

edicolove: @Maj007
I will give you the benefit of doubt that you haven't been following the saga from the beginning.

Otedolla argued from the beginning that he wasn't involved in PMS. He said Farouk didn't listen and still went on to list him with other companies. So he decided to go with a sting operation. Farouk did prove Otedolla right because he listed him, then delisted him using the same reason Otedolla put forward in the first place.

Otedolla cannot be prosecuted for giving bribe except Farouk can prove there wasn't any sting operation. But from the facts available, a sting was arranged because there is audio and video evidence. You don't record video except you are doing a sting. Security agencies can arrange with persons to expose a suspect. The argument that farouk should have been arrested on the spot is funny. If you feel the suspect is not the big catch and want to make a really big catch, you allow the suspect go. Its very normal in stings. The argument that you must recover the money before you can prosecute is also funny. Video evidence is enough to mail Farouk. But I believe the security agencies are looking for a bigger catch and that is why the house members are jittery.

Every case has its merit. You cannot pronounce Otedolla guilty because of your past perception of him. As far as this case is concerned so far, he is looking like a hero.

madejibo:
Sir quote me, the Nigerian court do not accept audio and visual tapes as evidence as long as they can't get the "marked" dollar bills they have little or no evidence against Farouk

Boboribo:

Evidence must be linked with motive. Motive cannot exist just like that. For now, I cant see any evidence or can you? Dont tell the audio is evidence. one million witnesses either will not convict. You need just one credible witness. We wait.

kingoflag:

Wrong!

Even if there is no physical evidence, any circumstantial evidence has already been given weight (and should now be seen as if it was right before our eyes) because Faruk Lawan has already admitted to it. By accepting that he did collect money from Femi Otedola he has given credence to his allegations. We do not need to see any marked bills any more, theres nothing else to be contested in that department. We've established that there was money involved. We've established that Femi Otedola was the giver, while Mr.Lawan was the receiver. We have even agreed on the amount; none of this is disputed.

Now, what have to establish is the motive: Why was Mr.Otedola giving money and why was Faruk Lawan accepting it? Was it within the confines of the law (i.e was it a sting operation as both sides are now claiming).

Its like being convicted of murder even though a body was never recovered. If the "evidence" links you to it, you're toast. Evidence doesn't have to be physical, circumstantial ones can be just as effective, and maybe even deadlier.

In the American Jury system, Faruk Lawan would have been counting down the days before he relinquishes his freedom for 30+ years.

Boboribo:

Convicted for Murder without a body being found? Where is this one coming from? What are the ingredients of murder? Can you at this point establish that it was not Otedola that offered the bribe?

kingoflag:
Ingridients of murder? Ok, lets see . . . . em Palm Oil, Pepper, Salt, 2oz water. . . .

Now, its ur turn to ask yourself : "Where am I coming from?"

What do you mean by the bolded? I don't think theres anyone denying that Otedola gave a bribe. Even Otedola himself is not disputing this. He admitted as much, so did Lawan. Otedola's defense, however, is that he gave the "bribe" under the direction of the State (Nigeria), for that reason he has not broken any laws (his claims). If this is proven to be true, then Faruk Lawan is toast.