NEWS | Politics | CRIME TALK ZONE | DJ MIX | SPORTS |


Burna Boy
Davido
Wizkid
Naira Marley
Olamide
Tiwa Savage
Rema
Asake
Kizz Daniel
OdumoduBLCK
Shallipopi
Tems
Ayra Starr

« | »

Ondo Monarch Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Contempt of Court

Published by on August 9th, 2024.


Ondo Monarch Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Contempt of Court

Francis Ogundeji, the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, has been sentenced to three years in prison for violating a court order. The verdict was issued on Monday by Senior Magistrate E.A. Manuwa at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Igbokoda. The ruling was made public on Thursday.

 

Ogundeji, along with Ikuejamoye Thomas, faced charges related to the illegal sale of land in their community in November 2022, despite a court injunction prohibiting such sales. Both the Ondo State High Court in Okitipupa and the Igbokoda Magistrates’ Court had previously barred land transactions in the area.

 

Despite these restrictions, Ogundeji and Thomas proceeded with the sale and were also found guilty of falsifying the transaction receipt by backdating it. They were charged with contempt of court and forgery, among other offenses.

 

During the trial, the charges were presented in both English and Yoruba. The court found Ogundeji and Thomas guilty of forgery and sentenced them to three years in prison, with an option to pay a fine of N150,000 each. Thomas was acquitted of the other charges.

 

The magistrate’s sentencing includes:

Count One: Ogundeji is sentenced to three months in prison or a fine of N30,000.

Count Two: Ogundeji is also sentenced to three months in prison or a fine of N30,000. Thomas is acquitted.

Count Three: Both defendants receive three years in prison or a fine of N150,000 each.

Count Four: Ogundeji is sentenced to one month in prison or a fine of N30,000, while Thomas is acquitted.

 

The court has ordered that Ogundeji’s prison terms run consecutively.

TRENDING SONGS

Song The Deceptive Charm: Why Some Politicians Embrace a False Humility During Campaigns Song Viral video: SS1 Student Sparks Outrage After Allegedly Acquiring Mercedes-Benz — Father Demands Return, Friends Disagree Song Family Curse: No Woman In My Family Can Keep Husband Alive Past Their 35th Birthday, Lady Reveals Song Video: Man Sitting Behind Tinubu During His Speech At BRICS Meeting Trends Online Song Oga Sabinus-Sabinus is Completed Finished(Comedy Video) Download Song Funny Video: Senate vs a Proud Professor Song JUST IN: See the Numbers of People Road Accident Killed in Lagos

CLICK TO DROP YOUR COMMENT

Share this post with your friends on


0 Responses

Leave a Reply

NOTE:- Make your comment a bit long to get it approved.



Go Back To The Top

« | »


Looking for something? Search below