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The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal charge previously filed against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome over allegations of forgery.
The development effectively brings an end to the prosecution initiated against the prominent legal practitioner, who had faced accusations relating to alleged document falsification. Details surrounding the withdrawal were not immediately disclosed, but the decision signals a formal discontinuation of the case by federal authorities.
Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), is widely known for his involvement in high-profile constitutional and human rights cases. The initial filing of charges had attracted public attention within legal and political circles, given his stature in the Nigerian Bar.
Under Nigerian law, the Attorney General of the Federation holds the constitutional power to institute and discontinue criminal proceedings in the public interest. The withdrawal of the charge suggests that the matter has been reviewed in line with prosecutorial discretion.
Legal observers note that such decisions may follow further investigation, reassessment of evidence, or considerations of public interest and judicial economy. With the charge now withdrawn, the case against the senior advocate stands formally discontinued unless refiled under new circumstances.
The development adds to ongoing discussions about prosecutorial authority, legal accountability, and the administration of justice in Nigeria’s judicial system.
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