Former members of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, jailed over a $3 million bribery case preferred against him by the federal government has regained his freedom.
Lawan who served his term in Kuje Correctional Centre was convicted and sentenced in 2021 for accepting a $500,000 bribe from Mr. Femi Otedola, then chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited, in what was a sting operation from the businessman.
Recall that the former legislator was the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee which probed the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud in 2012.
Upon the completion of his term, Lawan announced his freedom on Tuesday in a statement he issued.
Lawan expressed gratitude to God, family and friends for their support.
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He declared that his freedom marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
The statement reads:
“I thank the Almighty Allah – Hon Farouk Lawan”
“Alhamdulillah
“Alhamdulillah
“Alhamdulillah
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial.
“My gratitude is deep, I’m alive and in good health and high spirits to be with my family, friends and associates. I don’t take that for granted.
“I remain grateful and indebted to my family and friends who stood by me through this particularly trying phase of my life.
“May Allah SWT bless you.”
