Breaking court dismisses corruption case against sylva

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To provide more context, it seems that the High Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, has dismissed a corruption case against Timipre Sylva, a former Governor of Bayelsa State. The case was filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2013, alleging that Sylva embezzled N19.2 billion during his tenure as Governor.

According to reports, the court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence and the prosecution's failure to present sufficient proof of Sylva's involvement in the alleged corruption. The judge, Justice A. R. Mohammed, ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Sylva, and therefore, the case was dismissed.

It's worth noting that Sylva has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has maintained his innocence throughout the trial. His legal team had argued that the charges against him were baseless and politically motivated.

The dismissal of the case has sparked controversy, with some critics accusing the court of being biased and failing to uphold the rule of law. Others have hailed the decision as a victory for justice and a testament to the importance of due process.

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