The Federal Government has withdrawn the alleged forgery case instituted against senior advocate, Mike Ozekhome (SAN).
The withdrawal was announced on Tuesday in court by counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN).
It would be recalled that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had on January 16, 2026, filed a three-count charge bordering on forgery against Ozekhome. Subsequently, on January 26, the Attorney-General of the Federation assumed control of the matter, pledging to ensure diligent and thorough prosecution in line with due process.
However, at Tuesday’s proceedings slated for Ozekhome’s arraignment, Oyedepo formally applied to discontinue the case. He told the court that the Attorney-General’s office needed additional time to review and harmonise issues stemming from various investigative bodies to properly strengthen the prosecution.
He added that the decision was driven by public interest, with the aim of promoting fairness, competence, and public confidence in the criminal justice system.
The defence team, led by Paul Erokoro (SAN), did not object to the application.
Consequently, Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, approved the request and struck out the charges.
Ozekhome had been accused of submitting a forged Nigerian passport and other documents to back his claim to a property located at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2 7SX.
The alleged offences were said to have taken place in August 2021 in Maitama, Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the FCT High Court. The three-count charge included allegations of providing false information, using forged documents, and attempting to mislead a public authority.