The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has withdrawn the three-count forgery charge filed against senior advocate, Mike Ozekhome, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.

The withdrawal was announced on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, Abuja.

The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed Justice Peter Kekemeke that the AGF had decided to review the matter holistically and determine the most appropriate course of action.

Following the application — which was not opposed by Ozekhome’s defence counsel — the court struck out the criminal charge.

Background to the Forgery Allegations

Ozekhome was initially arraigned over allegations bordering on forgery, fraud, and the use of false documents.

The case was instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Prosecutors had accused the senior lawyer of knowingly receiving a property located at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2 7SX, allegedly gifted to him.

They further claimed he used a forged Nigerian passport to support ownership claims. According to the prosecution, the alleged acts contravened provisions of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act and the FCT Penal Code.

AGF’s Constitutional Powers

Earlier, on January 29, 2026, Oyedepo notified the court that the AGF had taken over the prosecution from the ICPC pursuant to Section 174 of the Constitution.

The section empowers the Attorney General to institute, take over, or discontinue criminal proceedings in the public interest.

The DPPF explained that the decision was reached in collaboration with the anti-graft agency to ensure effectiveness, fairness, and strict compliance with due process.

With the charge now struck out, the AGF’s office is expected to review the case file and determine the next steps, reinforcing its commitment to justice, transparency, and public confidence in Nigeria’s criminal justice system.