The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dropped the criminal charges filed against Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. This move, according to his office, was made to uphold justice and prevent any miscarriage of the law.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity in the AGF’s office, Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Attorney General acted within his constitutional powers by entering a nolle prosequi in the case.
Onyeali-Ikpe was not MD when the alleged fraud occurred
The AGF’s office explained that the decision came after a thorough review of the facts. It revealed that Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe was neither the Managing Director nor the account officer when the controversial account linked to the fraud was opened.
“The case did not connect Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe to the alleged fraud. She was not in the position of authority in the bank at the time,” the statement read.
The AGF maintained that his actions were based on fairness and a responsibility to ensure that innocent individuals are not wrongfully prosecuted.
Fidelity Bank still faces legal action
While the charges against Onyeali-Ikpe have been dropped, the statement made it clear that Fidelity Bank is not yet off the hook. The case against the bank itself is still ongoing in court.
“This decision does not exculpate Fidelity Bank from the allegations. The institution still has a case to answer,” the AGF’s office clarified.
The statement called on the public to be patient and allow the legal process to take its course, warning against jumping to conclusions.
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