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“Fake Passport Letter?” – Ozekhome Under Fire As NIS Denies Issuance.
A letter allegedly submitted by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, to a London tribunal as part of a claim over a North London property has been declared fake.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The document, purportedly issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), was meant to authenticate a passport belonging to a man named Tali Shani, who featured in evidence for Ozekhome’s property dispute.
However, the Nigerian government confirmed that the passport never existed, and the NIS disowned the letter. The document was allegedly signed by “Abdulkadir Lawal,” described as an Assistant Legal Adviser of the NIS acting for the Comptroller-General. The letter claimed to verify the authenticity of Tali Shani’s passport and attached a certified biodata page.
The NIS, however, stated no such officer exists in its legal department and declared the letter invalid and unauthorized. They also confirmed that the passport in question (A07535463) was stolen, never personalized, and had no legitimate holder in their records. Investigations revealed personal data had been unlawfully added to the passport, with multiple inconsistencies on the biodata page.
The property at the center of the dispute, 79 Randall Avenue, was purchased in 1993 by the late Nigerian military officer and former FCT Minister, Jeremiah Useni, under a false identity, “Philips Bincan.” In 2021, Ozekhome reportedly tried to claim ownership through the UK Land Registry, alleging the property was gifted to him by someone claiming to be Tali Shani. The claim was challenged by Westfields Solicitors on behalf of the alleged original owner, Ms. Tali Shani.
In 2025, Judge Ewan Paton of the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ruled against Ozekhome, describing his claim as a “contrived story” since the individual who presented as Shani had no legal right to the property. Ownership now rests with whoever secures probate over Useni’s estate in England.
Meanwhile, Nigerian anti-corruption agencies have taken action. The ICPC filed three criminal charges against Ozekhome in Abuja for allegedly receiving the property through fraud, creating a fake Nigerian passport, and using it to support the claim. The EFCC also arraigned Ozekhome and co-defendant Ponfa Useni on 12 counts of forgery and impersonation. Both pleaded not guilty and were granted ₦10 million bail each.
Additionally, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) secured an interim forfeiture order over the London property after no legitimate claimant came forward. They have since applied for a final forfeiture, arguing the property is likely proceeds of unlawful activity under Nigeria’s Proceeds of Crime Act, 2022.
Ozekhome maintains he explained the circumstances to the EFCC and acknowledged the UK tribunal ruling.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have restated their support for Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who represents Kogi West in the Senate, while also calling for unity within the party ahead of future elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A heated political exchange has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential race, as camps backing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s rivals push back against his claims of superior popularity, especially in the North.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso rejected Atiku’s assertion that he remains the dominant northern vote-getter, insisting that such claims do not reflect today’s political realities.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement, aligned with a potential Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, dismissed Atiku’s influence in the North as largely elite-driven, arguing that Kwankwaso enjoys more genuine grassroots support.
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi also reacted, faulting Atiku’s position and questioning the logic of relying solely on regional identity as a basis for presidential ambition.
Atiku, in a recent interview, had maintained that none of his northern rivals, including Kwankwaso, can match his electoral strength, while downplaying Kwankwaso’s influence beyond Kano State.
His remarks sparked criticism across political circles, with some opposition figures describing them as arrogant and dismissive of other contenders.
Kwankwaso’s camp, however, maintained that both Kwankwaso and Obi have more “organic” support bases compared to politically induced followership, warning that such comments could deepen divisions within the ADC coalition.
Amaechi also argued that the ADC presidential ticket should be determined through a competitive primary rather than consensus, insisting that all aspirants should be tested at the ballot.
The growing disagreement highlights rising tension within the opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key figures intensify positioning for the party’s presidential ticket.
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