The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki (retd), concluding a protracted six-year legal dispute regarding the alleged misappropriation of N100 million in military funds. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, the court affirmed the December 2024 ruling of the Court of Appeal, which had previously overturned Otiki's conviction by a General Court Martial. The Supreme Court dismissed the Nigerian Army's appeal, thereby reinstating Otiki's rank and clearing him of all allegations related to the missing funds. This ruling has sparked renewed discussions about the motivations behind Otiki's prosecution, particularly in light of his military record and the political context surrounding the 2019 Sokoto governorship election.
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