The Attorney General emphasized that the principles of justice and fairness guided the decision to withdraw the charge
Not Involved…. AGF Drops Charges Against Fidelity Bank MD, Gives Reason
In a move that has sparked public interest, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has discontinued the criminal charge against Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc.
According to a statement released on Monday, the Attorney General’s decision followed a thorough review of the case. It was determined that Onyeali-Ikpe was not connected to the alleged fraud, as she was neither the account officer nor the MD of the bank at the time the account in question was opened.
The Attorney General emphasized that the decision to withdraw the charge was guided by the principles of justice and fairness, underscoring the importance of preventing a miscarriage of justice.
The statement clarified that this development does not exonerate Fidelity Bank from the allegations, which remain under the court’s consideration. The Attorney General’s Office assured the public that justice would prevail and that anyone found guilty would face the full force of the law.
The Attorney General urged the public to remain patient and allow the legal process to unfold without unnecessary speculation.
The announcement was made by Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Assistant to the President on Communication Publicity in the Office of the AGF and Minister of Justice. Read More
