•Trial opens in case against Justice Ademola, wife, Agi
The Prosecution opened its case yesterday in the trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola, his wife, Olabowale and Joe Agi (SAN) by calling its first witness, Miss Ifeoma Ofonagolu.
Miss Ofonagolu, a Sales Consultant with an auto marketing firm, Coscharis Nigeria Limited, gave details of how she facilitated the sale of a BMW 320i car to Justice Ademola’s son, Ademide, but with payment made by Agi, through his law firm, Joe Agi and Asoociates.
The prosecution, in one of the 16 counts in the charge against Justice Ademola, his wife and Agi, accused the judge of receiving gratification of “a BMW saloon 320i, valued at N8. 5m from Joe Odey Agi, through your son, Ademide Ademola, act contrary to Section 8(1)(a) of the Corrupt Practices and other related offences Act, 2000.”
Miss Ofonagolu, who was led in evidence yesterday by lead prosecution lawyer, Segun Jegede said the negotiation for the purchase of the car began between her and Ademide in December 2014, but was concluded on January 5, 2016 when Agi made payment via bank transfer to Coscharis’ account with Zenith Bank Plc.
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