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How I Moved Dollars for Judge Accused of Corruption – Diamond Bank Staff
The Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday heard a witness describe how foreign currency was moved from Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia chambers and deposited into her account in Diamond Bank.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that Ademola Oshodi was testifying at the ongoing trial of Ofili-Ajumogobia, a serving judge of the Federal High Court, who is being tried alongside Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
The duo, who are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for alleged corruption, have been jointly charged with two counts of perverting the course of justice.
Mr. Obla was charged with additional two-counts of offering gratification in the sum of N5million to Mrs, Ofili-Ajumogobia, a public official while carrying out her duties as a judge.
Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia, however, faces a 26-count charge of unlawful enrichment, taking property by a public officer, corruption by a public officer, forgery and giving false information to an official of the EFCC.
The accused persons both denied all the charges.
The EFCC alleges that between 2012 and 2015, Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia received a total of $788,000 from various sources into her Diamond Bank Account with number 0032091183.
While being led in evidence by counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo, Mr. Oshodi told the court that he met Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia at her chambers at the Federal High Court when he opened an account for her with the bank.
Mr. Oshodi, a Branch Manager with Diamond Bank Plc, is the account officer for Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia.
The banker alleged that he often visited the justice’s chambers and also her home whenever she needed his services to make such deposits which was mostly in dollars.
“I used to meet the judge in her chambers and sometimes in her home, where I’d receive the foreign currency, which was U.S. dollars to deposit into her bank account.
“I introduced one Abba Said, a Bureau de Change operative to her when there was a need to change the dollars to naira.
“This mostly happens when she was not comfortable with a particular transaction.
“There were instances where the deposits exceeded the maximum amount for an individual account, when such instances occur, I pay the maximum amount into her account.
“I then deposit the remaining cash into my account which is paid into her account in subsequent days,” Mr. Oshodi told the packed courtroom.
The counsel to Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia, Olawole Akoni, however, raised objections when EFCC attempted to tender his client’s account statements as evidence on the grounds that he had not reviewed the bank statements.
“The first defendant has been in incarceration since November 10. She needs adequate time and facility to defend herself. I humbly seek an adjournment,” Mr. Akoni said.
Supporting his request for adjournment, lawyer to Mr. Obla, Ifedayo Adedipe, also said the second defendant had been in incarceration since November 8.
“Given the circumstances in which we had our meetings, it was not even possible to prepare adequately for trial.
“I will like to request for an adjournment so that we can make judicious use of the time to prepare adequately for trial,” Mr. Adedipe said.
Justice Hakeem Oshodi in granting an adjournment said, “for the purpose of fair hearing, the court will accede to the request for adjournment of this trial.
“The case is adjourned to January 9, 2017 for continuation of trial,” Mr. Oshodi said.
(NAN)
Africa Set for Divine Visitation as SCOAN Holds Revival
Johannesburg, South Africa — South Africa is poised for a powerful wind of divine transformation as Johannesburg hosts the highly anticipated Holy Spirit Visitation with Pastor Evelyn Joshua. The event, set to take place on May 16 at the prestigious Expo Centre, is drawing thousands of attendees from across South Africa and beyond, each with a deep yearning for divine intervention, healing, and spiritual renewal.
Described by many as a life-changing opportunity for divine encounter, the event is being organized by The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), led by Pastor Evelyn Joshua, wife of the late Prophet T.B. Joshua. The revival has also been widely described as an avenue for divine restoration and supernatural transformation, resonating strongly with the faithful and spiritually curious alike.
Jan Matli, a Johannesburg resident, conveyed his strong belief in the impact the event will have. “We expect spiritual revival in the body of Christ as the Holy Spirit Visitation with Pastor Evelyn Joshua begins on the 16th of May. This revival will reveal God’s hidden power to destroy the deception that the children of God have been fed with. This visitation must bring total deliverance and transformation,” he told The SCOAN’s communications team.
Echoing this hope, Thato Mathibela, another resident, said, “I want to have an unforgettable encounter with God during this revival with Pastor Evelyn Joshua. I want to receive impartation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.”
For many like Norah Dlomo, the event is not only about personal breakthrough but also about the spiritual welfare of families. “I want God to deliver and heal my family. I also want to grow spiritually with the guidance of our mother in the Lord, Pastor Evelyn Joshua,” she shared.
Among those looking forward to the revival is Abigail Fourie, who has a powerful testimony of past healing through The SCOAN. Delivered from a family curse during a visit to The SCOAN in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2006, she now seeks a deeper experience. “Since then, my life has been transformed. Now, I am expecting to be baptized by the Holy Spirit so that I can be all God has created me to be,” she said.
The event is attracting not only South Africans but also believers from across the continent. Anthony Victor, a Malawian residing in Johannesburg, shared his testimony of divine intervention. “My wife was barren but after ministering the Morning Water, which I received from a friend, she conceived and bore children for me. The God of Prophet T.B. Joshua is a miracle-working God. I am here to experience more of His blessings,” he said.
From the Democratic Republic of Congo, Patrick Isaka testified to the blessings he has already received through The SCOAN. “I have experienced a lot of positive changes through The SCOAN. I have witnessed many good things in my career as an infrastructure consultant. I am here to experience God and maintain the blessings I have received in the past,” he stated.
Among the most heartfelt expressions of hope came from Albert Ndhlovu, a South African resident who shared his personal struggles. “My life is messed up and I believe God will restore, renew and redeem me and my family during this revival with Pastor Evelyn Joshua,” he prayed.
As of the time of this report, the Gallagher Convention Centre, where attendees are registering for the event, is witnessing a massive influx of people. Crowds are arriving in their thousands, full of joy, hope, and expectation for a divine encounter that many believe will mark a turning point in their lives.
With the Holy Spirit Visitation set to commence on May 16, anticipation is mounting that Johannesburg will witness not just a gathering, but a genuine outpouring of the Holy Spirit that could ripple far beyond the city.
For more news on The SCOAN South Africa Revival, click
https://www.scoan.org/high-expectations-as-scoan-south-africa-revival-draws-near-2/
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