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General News of Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Source: www.mynigeria.com

'God is not man' - Doyin Okupe reacts as he bags 2-years jail time

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Doyin Okupe, the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Council has reacted to his conviction by an Abuja High Court over money laundering.

Recall that Okupe was found guilty in 26 out of the 59 charge counts against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu in her ruling said the 26 counts attracted a 2-year jail time which would run concurrently.

Ojukwu, however, gave an option of N500, 000 fine in each of the counts, amounting to N13 million, which must be paid before 4:30 pm on Monday, Daily Post said.

She ruled that Okupe should be taken to Kuje Correctional Centre to serve his prison term if he fails to meet the option of fine within the time frame.

However, Okupe on Monday evening paid the sum of N13 million fine.

Reacting on his Twitter page, Okupe said the enemies tried but failed.

He wrote, ”God is not man. The enemies have tried in so many ways but kept on failing. Victory is of God.”