The Defence Counsel filed 34-page Final Written Address dated 16/2/18 wherein counsel formulated two issues for determination: 1. Whether the reasonable prosecution doubt that has the proved beyond Defendant in performance of official act did corruptly receive the gifts itemised in the amended 4 count charge? 2. Whether from the facts and circumstances of this case an offence contrary to Section 17(A) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and punishable under Section 17(c) of the same Act can be said to have been established by the prosecution? On these issues, it is the submission that the case of the prosecution is that the Defendant while serving with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) corruptly accepted gift as described in the charges that gave raise to this case. Reliance has been placed by the prosecution on his statements Exhibit N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5 as being evidence that he corruptly accepted gifts by way of cash contributions for 3 motor vehicles and cash in the sum of $300,000.00 USD. The prosecution has placed substantial premium on the Defendant’s statements in some instance 19

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