Commission (ICPC) pending the hearing and determination of
the substantive case.
Then at paragraphs 4.35- 4.45 of the final written address of
the prosecution, he submitted that the administration of
Criminal Justice Act, 2015 made provisions for compensation
and restitution to the victim of the crime i.e the nominal
complainant. He relied and referred me to sections 321 and
328 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
Learned prosecution submitted that the words in section 321
and 328 Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 are clear
and unambiguous and as such, where the Defendants are
found liable, then an order of restitution of the property to the
victim of crime be made as a consequential order. He relied on
the case of AKINGBOLA V EFCC, (2012) 9 NWLR (pt1306)
page 475 at 509.
In conclusion, the learned prosecution urged me to convict the
Defendants accordingly.
The 1st Defendant filed his final written address on the 7th
February, 2018 and a reply on points of law on 26th March,
2018. The learned Counsel, on behalf of the 1st Defendant
distilled the following issues for determination:(1)
Whether the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable
doubt against the 1st Defendant, the allegation of
conspiracy to confer corrupt advantage upon relations and
associates of the 1st Defendant by causing the title
documents of plot SS1 Jikwoyi extension III to be made in
favour of Pax Education Resources an unregistered
company belonging to Patrick Pillah’s relations and
associates?
(2)
Whether the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable
doubt against the 1st Defendant, the allegation that the
Defendant used their offices to confer unfair advantage
upon relations and associates of the 1st Defendant by
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